Kathy and Mark had the same amount of money at first. After Kathy spent $297 on a wallet and Mark received $91 from his uncle, Mark had 5 times as much as money as Kathy. How much money did Kathy have at first?
|
Kathy |
Mark |
Before |
1 u + $297 |
5 u - $91 |
Change |
- $297 |
+ $91 |
After |
1 u |
5 u |
Kathy and Mark had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 91 = 1 u + 297
5 u - 1 u = 297 + 91
4 u = 388
1 u = 388 ÷ 4 = 97
Amount that Kathy had at first
= 1 u + 297
= 97 + 297
= $394
Answer(s): $394