Ivory and Cody had the same amount of money at first. After Ivory spent $205 on a wallet and Cody received $50 from his aunt, Cody had 4 times as much as money as Ivory. How much money did Ivory have at first?
| |
Ivory |
Cody |
| Before |
1 u + $205 |
4 u - $50 |
| Change |
- $205 |
+ $50 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Ivory and Cody had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 50 = 1 u + 205
4 u - 1 u = 205 + 50
3 u = 255
1 u = 255 ÷ 3 = 85
Amount that Ivory had at first
= 1 u + 205
= 85 + 205
= $290
Answer(s): $290
