Xylia and Japheth had the same amount of money at first. After Xylia spent $184 on a wallet and Japheth received $53 from his uncle, Japheth had 4 times as much as money as Xylia. How much money did Xylia have at first?
| |
Xylia |
Japheth |
| Before |
1 u + $184 |
4 u - $53 |
| Change |
- $184 |
+ $53 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Xylia and Japheth had the same amount of money at first.
4 u - 53 = 1 u + 184
4 u - 1 u = 184 + 53
3 u = 237
1 u = 237 ÷ 3 = 79
Amount that Xylia had at first
= 1 u + 184
= 79 + 184
= $263
Answer(s): $263
