Vanessa and Japheth had the same amount of money at first. After Vanessa spent $221 on a wallet and Japheth received $23 from his father, Japheth had 5 times as much as money as Vanessa. How much money did Vanessa have at first?
| |
Vanessa |
Japheth |
| Before |
1 u + $221 |
5 u - $23 |
| Change |
- $221 |
+ $23 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Vanessa and Japheth had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 23 = 1 u + 221
5 u - 1 u = 221 + 23
4 u = 244
1 u = 244 ÷ 4 = 61
Amount that Vanessa had at first
= 1 u + 221
= 61 + 221
= $282
Answer(s): $282
