Vincent had $3.70 less than Wesley. After Vincent gave $3.70 to Wesley, Wesley would have four times as much money as Vincent. How much money had Wesley at first?
| |
Wesley |
Vincent |
| Before |
4 u - $3.70 |
1 u + $3.70 |
| Change |
+ $3.70 |
- $3.70 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Vincent had $3.70 less than Wesley. If another $3.70 was given to Vincent, Wesley and Vincent would have the same amount at first.
4 u - 3.70 = 1 u + 3.70 + 3.70
4 u - 1 u = 3.70 + 3.70 + 3.70
3 u = 11.10
1 u = 11.10 ÷ 3 = 3.70
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 4 u - 3.70
= 4 x 3.70 + 3.70
= 14.80 + 3.70
= $18.50
Answer(s): $18.50
