Vaidev had $11.20 less than Seth. After Vaidev gave $2.60 to Seth, Seth would have five times as much money as Vaidev. How much money had Seth at first?
| |
Seth |
Vaidev |
| Before |
5 u - $2.60 |
1 u + $2.60 |
| Change |
+ $2.60 |
- $2.60 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Vaidev had $11.20 less than Seth. If another $11.20 was given to Vaidev, Seth and Vaidev would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 2.60 = 1 u + 2.60 + 11.20
5 u - 1 u = 2.60 + 11.20 + 2.60
4 u = 16.40
1 u = 16.40 ÷ 4 = 4.10
Amount that Seth had at first
= 5 u - 2.60
= 5 x 4.10 + 2.60
= 20.50 + 2.60
= $23.10
Answer(s): $23.10
