Cindy and Zeph had the same amount of money at first. After Cindy spent $83 on a wallet and Zeph received $25 from his father, Zeph had 4 times as much as money as Cindy. How much money did Cindy have at first?
| |
Cindy |
Zeph |
| Before |
1 u + $83 |
4 u - $25 |
| Change |
- $83 |
+ $25 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Cindy and Zeph had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 25 = 1 u + 83
4 u - 1 u = 83 + 25
3 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 3 = 36
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 1 u + 83
= 36 + 83
= $119
Answer(s): $119
