Zara and Cole had the same amount of money at first. After Zara spent $102 on a wallet and Cole received $88 from his mother, Cole had 3 times as much as money as Zara. How much money did Zara have at first?
| |
Zara |
Cole |
| Before |
1 u + $102 |
3 u - $88 |
| Change |
- $102 |
+ $88 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Zara and Cole had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 88 = 1 u + 102
3 u - 1 u = 102 + 88
2 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 2 = 95
Amount that Zara had at first
= 1 u + 102
= 95 + 102
= $197
Answer(s): $197
