Raeann and Flynn had the same amount of money at first. After Raeann spent $107 on a wallet and Flynn received $10 from his mother, Flynn had 4 times as much as money as Raeann. How much money did Raeann have at first?
|
Raeann |
Flynn |
Before |
1 u + $107 |
4 u - $10 |
Change |
- $107 |
+ $10 |
After |
1 u |
4 u |
Raeann and Flynn had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 10 = 1 u + 107
4 u - 1 u = 107 + 10
3 u = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 3 = 39
Amount that Raeann had at first
= 1 u + 107
= 39 + 107
= $146
Answer(s): $146