Howard had $2.60 less than Bryan. After Howard gave $1.30 to Bryan, Bryan would have thrice as much money as Howard. How much money had Bryan at first?
| |
Bryan |
Howard |
| Before |
3 u - $1.30 |
1 u + $1.30 |
| Change |
+ $1.30 |
- $1.30 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Howard had $2.60 less than Bryan. If another $2.60 was given to Howard, Bryan and Howard would have the same amount at first.
3 u - 1.30 = 1 u + 1.30 + 2.60
3 u - 1 u = 1.30 + 2.60 + 1.30
2 u = 5.20
1 u = 5.20 ÷ 2 = 2.60
Amount that Bryan had at first
= 3 u - 1.30
= 3 x 2.60 + 1.30
= 7.80 + 1.30
= $9.10
Answer(s): $9.10
