Cody had $2.40 less than Flynn. After Cody gave $3.60 to Flynn, Flynn would have four times as much money as Cody. How much money had Flynn at first?
| |
Flynn |
Cody |
| Before |
4 u - $3.60 |
1 u + $3.60 |
| Change |
+ $3.60 |
- $3.60 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Cody had $2.40 less than Flynn. If another $2.40 was given to Cody, Flynn and Cody would have the same amount at first.
4 u - 3.60 = 1 u + 3.60 + 2.40
4 u - 1 u = 3.60 + 2.40 + 3.60
3 u = 9.60
1 u = 9.60 ÷ 3 = 3.20
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 4 u - 3.60
= 4 x 3.20 + 3.60
= 12.80 + 3.60
= $16.40
Answer(s): $16.40
