Xandra and Tommy had the same amount of money at first. After Xandra spent $127 on a wallet and Tommy received $38 from his aunt, Tommy had 4 times as much as money as Xandra. How much money did Xandra have at first?
| |
Xandra |
Tommy |
| Before |
1 u + $127 |
4 u - $38 |
| Change |
- $127 |
+ $38 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Xandra and Tommy had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 38 = 1 u + 127
4 u - 1 u = 127 + 38
3 u = 165
1 u = 165 ÷ 3 = 55
Amount that Xandra had at first
= 1 u + 127
= 55 + 127
= $182
Answer(s): $182
