Julie and Brandon had the same amount of money at first. After Julie spent $258 on a wallet and Brandon received $74 from his aunt, Brandon had 5 times as much as money as Julie. How much money did Julie have at first?
| |
Julie |
Brandon |
| Before |
1 u + $258 |
5 u - $74 |
| Change |
- $258 |
+ $74 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Julie and Brandon had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 74 = 1 u + 258
5 u - 1 u = 258 + 74
4 u = 332
1 u = 332 ÷ 4 = 83
Amount that Julie had at first
= 1 u + 258
= 83 + 258
= $341
Answer(s): $341
