Fanny and Carl had the same amount of money at first. After Fanny spent $163 on a wallet and Carl received $29 from his aunt, Carl had 3 times as much as money as Fanny. How much money did Fanny have at first?
|
Fanny |
Carl |
Before |
1 u + $163 |
3 u - $29 |
Change |
- $163 |
+ $29 |
After |
1 u |
3 u |
Fanny and Carl had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 29 = 1 u + 163
3 u - 1 u = 163 + 29
2 u = 192
1 u = 192 ÷ 2 = 96
Amount that Fanny had at first
= 1 u + 163
= 96 + 163
= $259
Answer(s): $259