George had $5.60 less than Luis. After George gave $2.60 to Luis, Luis would have five times as much money as George. How much money had Luis at first?
| |
Luis |
George |
| Before |
5 u - $2.60 |
1 u + $2.60 |
| Change |
+ $2.60 |
- $2.60 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
George had $5.60 less than Luis. If another $5.60 was given to George, Luis and George would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 2.60 = 1 u + 2.60 + 5.60
5 u - 1 u = 2.60 + 5.60 + 2.60
4 u = 10.80
1 u = 10.80 ÷ 4 = 2.70
Amount that Luis had at first
= 5 u - 2.60
= 5 x 2.70 + 2.60
= 13.50 + 2.60
= $16.10
Answer(s): $16.10
