Pamela and Luke had the same amount of money at first. After Pamela spent $66 on a wallet and Luke received $88 from his aunt, Luke had 3 times as much as money as Pamela. How much money did Pamela have at first?
| |
Pamela |
Luke |
| Before |
1 u + $66 |
3 u - $88 |
| Change |
- $66 |
+ $88 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Pamela and Luke had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 88 = 1 u + 66
3 u - 1 u = 66 + 88
2 u = 154
1 u = 154 ÷ 2 = 77
Amount that Pamela had at first
= 1 u + 66
= 77 + 66
= $143
Answer(s): $143
