Ivory and Luke had the same amount of money at first. After Ivory spent $144 on a wallet and Luke received $16 from his uncle, Luke had 5 times as much as money as Ivory. How much money did Ivory have at first?
| |
Ivory |
Luke |
| Before |
1 u + $144 |
5 u - $16 |
| Change |
- $144 |
+ $16 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Ivory and Luke had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 16 = 1 u + 144
5 u - 1 u = 144 + 16
4 u = 160
1 u = 160 ÷ 4 = 40
Amount that Ivory had at first
= 1 u + 144
= 40 + 144
= $184
Answer(s): $184
