Cody had $11.40 less than Neave. After Cody gave $1.50 to Neave, Neave would have four times as much money as Cody. How much money had Neave at first?
| |
Neave |
Cody |
| Before |
4 u - $1.50 |
1 u + $1.50 |
| Change |
+ $1.50 |
- $1.50 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Cody had $11.40 less than Neave. If another $11.40 was given to Cody, Neave and Cody would have the same amount at first.
4 u - 1.50 = 1 u + 1.50 + 11.40
4 u - 1 u = 1.50 + 11.40 + 1.50
3 u = 14.40
1 u = 14.40 ÷ 3 = 4.80
Amount that Neave had at first
= 4 u - 1.50
= 4 x 4.80 + 1.50
= 19.20 + 1.50
= $20.70
Answer(s): $20.70
