Wendy and Japheth had the same amount of money at first. After Wendy spent $276 on a wallet and Japheth received $76 from his uncle, Japheth had 5 times as much as money as Wendy. How much money did Wendy have at first?
|
Wendy |
Japheth |
Before |
1 u + $276 |
5 u - $76 |
Change |
- $276 |
+ $76 |
After |
1 u |
5 u |
Wendy and Japheth had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 76 = 1 u + 276
5 u - 1 u = 276 + 76
4 u = 352
1 u = 352 ÷ 4 = 88
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 1 u + 276
= 88 + 276
= $364
Answer(s): $364