Tina and Elijah had the same amount of money at first. After Tina spent $219 on a wallet and Elijah received $69 from his aunt, Elijah had 5 times as much as money as Tina. How much money did Tina have at first?
|
Tina |
Elijah |
Before |
1 u + $219 |
5 u - $69 |
Change |
- $219 |
+ $69 |
After |
1 u |
5 u |
Tina and Elijah had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 69 = 1 u + 219
5 u - 1 u = 219 + 69
4 u = 288
1 u = 288 ÷ 4 = 72
Amount that Tina had at first
= 1 u + 219
= 72 + 219
= $291
Answer(s): $291