Liam had $4.60 less than Will. After Liam gave $1.90 to Will, Will would have thrice as much money as Liam. How much money had Will at first?
| |
Will |
Liam |
| Before |
3 u - $1.90 |
1 u + $1.90 |
| Change |
+ $1.90 |
- $1.90 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Liam had $4.60 less than Will. If another $4.60 was given to Liam, Will and Liam would have the same amount at first.
3 u - 1.90 = 1 u + 1.90 + 4.60
3 u - 1 u = 1.90 + 4.60 + 1.90
2 u = 8.40
1 u = 8.40 ÷ 2 = 4.20
Amount that Will had at first
= 3 u - 1.90
= 3 x 4.20 + 1.90
= 12.60 + 1.90
= $14.50
Answer(s): $14.50
