Yen and Warren had the same amount of money at first. After Yen spent $163 on a wallet and Warren received $29 from his uncle, Warren had 5 times as much as money as Yen. How much money did Yen have at first?
|
Yen |
Warren |
Before |
1 u + $163 |
5 u - $29 |
Change |
- $163 |
+ $29 |
After |
1 u |
5 u |
Yen and Warren had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 29 = 1 u + 163
5 u - 1 u = 163 + 29
4 u = 192
1 u = 192 ÷ 4 = 48
Amount that Yen had at first
= 1 u + 163
= 48 + 163
= $211
Answer(s): $211