Gwen and Wesley had the same amount of money at first. After Gwen spent $255 on a wallet and Wesley received $12 from his uncle, Wesley had 4 times as much as money as Gwen. How much money did Gwen have at first?
| |
Gwen |
Wesley |
| Before |
1 u + $255 |
4 u - $12 |
| Change |
- $255 |
+ $12 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Gwen and Wesley had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 12 = 1 u + 255
4 u - 1 u = 255 + 12
3 u = 267
1 u = 267 ÷ 3 = 89
Amount that Gwen had at first
= 1 u + 255
= 89 + 255
= $344
Answer(s): $344
