Harry had $9.60 less than Caden. After Harry gave $1.40 to Caden, Caden would have five times as much money as Harry. How much money had Caden at first?
| |
Caden |
Harry |
| Before |
5 u - $1.40 |
1 u + $1.40 |
| Change |
+ $1.40 |
- $1.40 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Harry had $9.60 less than Caden. If another $9.60 was given to Harry, Caden and Harry would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 1.40 = 1 u + 1.40 + 9.60
5 u - 1 u = 1.40 + 9.60 + 1.40
4 u = 12.40
1 u = 12.40 ÷ 4 = 3.10
Amount that Caden had at first
= 5 u - 1.40
= 5 x 3.10 + 1.40
= 15.50 + 1.40
= $16.90
Answer(s): $16.90
