Shiyun and Justin had the same amount of money at first. After Shiyun spent $198 on a wallet and Justin received $74 from his mother, Justin had 5 times as much as money as Shiyun. How much money did Shiyun have at first?
|
Shiyun |
Justin |
Before |
1 u + $198 |
5 u - $74 |
Change |
- $198 |
+ $74 |
After |
1 u |
5 u |
Shiyun and Justin had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 74 = 1 u + 198
5 u - 1 u = 198 + 74
4 u = 272
1 u = 272 ÷ 4 = 68
Amount that Shiyun had at first
= 1 u + 198
= 68 + 198
= $266
Answer(s): $266