Marion and Jeremy had the same amount of money at first. After Marion spent $99 on a wallet and Jeremy received $21 from his father, Jeremy had 4 times as much as money as Marion. How much money did Marion have at first?
| |
Marion |
Jeremy |
| Before |
1 u + $99 |
4 u - $21 |
| Change |
- $99 |
+ $21 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Marion and Jeremy had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 21 = 1 u + 99
4 u - 1 u = 99 + 21
3 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 3 = 40
Amount that Marion had at first
= 1 u + 99
= 40 + 99
= $139
Answer(s): $139
