Joelle and Julian had the same amount of money at first. After Joelle spent $211 on a wallet and Julian received $13 from his uncle, Julian had 5 times as much as money as Joelle. How much money did Joelle have at first?
| |
Joelle |
Julian |
| Before |
1 u + $211 |
5 u - $13 |
| Change |
- $211 |
+ $13 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Joelle and Julian had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 13 = 1 u + 211
5 u - 1 u = 211 + 13
4 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 4 = 56
Amount that Joelle had at first
= 1 u + 211
= 56 + 211
= $267
Answer(s): $267
