Nick had $5.90 less than Andy. After Nick gave $2.60 to Andy, Andy would have four times as much money as Nick. How much money had Andy at first?
| |
Andy |
Nick |
| Before |
4 u - $2.60 |
1 u + $2.60 |
| Change |
+ $2.60 |
- $2.60 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Nick had $5.90 less than Andy. If another $5.90 was given to Nick, Andy and Nick would have the same amount at first.
4 u - 2.60 = 1 u + 2.60 + 5.90
4 u - 1 u = 2.60 + 5.90 + 2.60
3 u = 11.10
1 u = 11.10 ÷ 3 = 3.70
Amount that Andy had at first
= 4 u - 2.60
= 4 x 3.70 + 2.60
= 14.80 + 2.60
= $17.40
Answer(s): $17.40
