Tina and Asher had the same amount of money at first. After Tina spent $10 on a wallet and Asher received $70 from his uncle, Asher had 3 times as much as money as Tina. How much money did Tina have at first?
| |
Tina |
Asher |
| Before |
1 u + $10 |
3 u - $70 |
| Change |
- $10 |
+ $70 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Tina and Asher had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 70 = 1 u + 10
3 u - 1 u = 10 + 70
2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Amount that Tina had at first
= 1 u + 10
= 40 + 10
= $50
Answer(s): $50
