Fanny and Peter had the same amount of money at first. After Fanny spent $95 on a wallet and Peter received $52 from his aunt, Peter had 4 times as much as money as Fanny. How much money did Fanny have at first?
| |
Fanny |
Peter |
| Before |
1 u + $95 |
4 u - $52 |
| Change |
- $95 |
+ $52 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Fanny and Peter had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 52 = 1 u + 95
4 u - 1 u = 95 + 52
3 u = 147
1 u = 147 ÷ 3 = 49
Amount that Fanny had at first
= 1 u + 95
= 49 + 95
= $144
Answer(s): $144
