Anna and Charlie had the same amount of money at first. After Anna spent $28 on a wallet and Charlie received $22 from his mother, Charlie had 3 times as much as money as Anna. How much money did Anna have at first?
| |
Anna |
Charlie |
| Before |
1 u + $28 |
3 u - $22 |
| Change |
- $28 |
+ $22 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Anna and Charlie had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 22 = 1 u + 28
3 u - 1 u = 28 + 22
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Amount that Anna had at first
= 1 u + 28
= 25 + 28
= $53
Answer(s): $53
