Gillian and Howard had the same amount of money at first. After Gillian spent $73 on a wallet and Howard received $80 from his uncle, Howard had 4 times as much as money as Gillian. How much money did Gillian have at first?
| |
Gillian |
Howard |
| Before |
1 u + $73 |
4 u - $80 |
| Change |
- $73 |
+ $80 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Gillian and Howard had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 80 = 1 u + 73
4 u - 1 u = 73 + 80
3 u = 153
1 u = 153 ÷ 3 = 51
Amount that Gillian had at first
= 1 u + 73
= 51 + 73
= $124
Answer(s): $124
