Irene and Caden had the same amount of money at first. After Irene spent $203 on a wallet and Caden received $40 from his father, Caden had 4 times as much as money as Irene. How much money did Irene have at first?
|
Irene |
Caden |
Before |
1 u + $203 |
4 u - $40 |
Change |
- $203 |
+ $40 |
After |
1 u |
4 u |
Irene and Caden had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 40 = 1 u + 203
4 u - 1 u = 203 + 40
3 u = 243
1 u = 243 ÷ 3 = 81
Amount that Irene had at first
= 1 u + 203
= 81 + 203
= $284
Answer(s): $284