Cindy and Andy had the same amount of money at first. After Cindy spent $55 on a wallet and Andy received $73 from his aunt, Andy had 5 times as much as money as Cindy. How much money did Cindy have at first?
| |
Cindy |
Andy |
| Before |
1 u + $55 |
5 u - $73 |
| Change |
- $55 |
+ $73 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Cindy and Andy had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 73 = 1 u + 55
5 u - 1 u = 55 + 73
4 u = 128
1 u = 128 ÷ 4 = 32
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 1 u + 55
= 32 + 55
= $87
Answer(s): $87
