Esther and Jenson had the same amount of money at first. After Esther spent $69 on a wallet and Jenson received $81 from his uncle, Jenson had 3 times as much as money as Esther. How much money did Esther have at first?
| |
Esther |
Jenson |
| Before |
1 u + $69 |
3 u - $81 |
| Change |
- $69 |
+ $81 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Esther and Jenson had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 81 = 1 u + 69
3 u - 1 u = 69 + 81
2 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 2 = 75
Amount that Esther had at first
= 1 u + 69
= 75 + 69
= $144
Answer(s): $144
