Wendy and Sean had the same amount of money at first. After Wendy spent $211 on a wallet and Sean received $17 from his father, Sean had 4 times as much as money as Wendy. How much money did Wendy have at first?
| |
Wendy |
Sean |
| Before |
1 u + $211 |
4 u - $17 |
| Change |
- $211 |
+ $17 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Wendy and Sean had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 17 = 1 u + 211
4 u - 1 u = 211 + 17
3 u = 228
1 u = 228 ÷ 3 = 76
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 1 u + 211
= 76 + 211
= $287
Answer(s): $287
