Penelope and George had the same amount of money at first. After Penelope spent $133 on a wallet and George received $27 from his aunt, George had 5 times as much as money as Penelope. How much money did Penelope have at first?
| |
Penelope |
George |
| Before |
1 u + $133 |
5 u - $27 |
| Change |
- $133 |
+ $27 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Penelope and George had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 27 = 1 u + 133
5 u - 1 u = 133 + 27
4 u = 160
1 u = 160 ÷ 4 = 40
Amount that Penelope had at first
= 1 u + 133
= 40 + 133
= $173
Answer(s): $173
