John had $10.80 less than Asher. After John gave $1.20 to Asher, Asher would have five times as much money as John. How much money had Asher at first?
| |
Asher |
John |
| Before |
5 u - $1.20 |
1 u + $1.20 |
| Change |
+ $1.20 |
- $1.20 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
John had $10.80 less than Asher. If another $10.80 was given to John, Asher and John would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 1.20 = 1 u + 1.20 + 10.80
5 u - 1 u = 1.20 + 10.80 + 1.20
4 u = 13.20
1 u = 13.20 ÷ 4 = 3.30
Amount that Asher had at first
= 5 u - 1.20
= 5 x 3.30 + 1.20
= 16.50 + 1.20
= $17.70
Answer(s): $17.70
