Marion and Julian had the same amount of money at first. After Marion spent $136 on a wallet and Julian received $30 from his mother, Julian had 3 times as much as money as Marion. How much money did Marion have at first?
| |
Marion |
Julian |
| Before |
1 u + $136 |
3 u - $30 |
| Change |
- $136 |
+ $30 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Marion and Julian had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 30 = 1 u + 136
3 u - 1 u = 136 + 30
2 u = 166
1 u = 166 ÷ 2 = 83
Amount that Marion had at first
= 1 u + 136
= 83 + 136
= $219
Answer(s): $219
