Gabby and Howard had the same amount of money at first. After Gabby spent $56 on a wallet and Howard received $37 from his uncle, Howard had 4 times as much as money as Gabby. How much money did Gabby have at first?
| |
Gabby |
Howard |
| Before |
1 u + $56 |
4 u - $37 |
| Change |
- $56 |
+ $37 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Gabby and Howard had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 37 = 1 u + 56
4 u - 1 u = 56 + 37
3 u = 93
1 u = 93 ÷ 3 = 31
Amount that Gabby had at first
= 1 u + 56
= 31 + 56
= $87
Answer(s): $87
