Xylia and Owen had the same amount of money at first. After Xylia spent $25 on a wallet and Owen received $71 from his mother, Owen had 4 times as much as money as Xylia. How much money did Xylia have at first?
| |
Xylia |
Owen |
| Before |
1 u + $25 |
4 u - $71 |
| Change |
- $25 |
+ $71 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Xylia and Owen had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 71 = 1 u + 25
4 u - 1 u = 25 + 71
3 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 3 = 32
Amount that Xylia had at first
= 1 u + 25
= 32 + 25
= $57
Answer(s): $57
