Tammy and Vincent had the same amount of money at first. After Tammy spent $83 on a wallet and Vincent received $57 from his aunt, Vincent had 5 times as much as money as Tammy. How much money did Tammy have at first?
| |
Tammy |
Vincent |
| Before |
1 u + $83 |
5 u - $57 |
| Change |
- $83 |
+ $57 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Tammy and Vincent had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 57 = 1 u + 83
5 u - 1 u = 83 + 57
4 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 4 = 35
Amount that Tammy had at first
= 1 u + 83
= 35 + 83
= $118
Answer(s): $118
