Fabian had $10.40 less than Lee. After Fabian gave $3.40 to Lee, Lee would have five times as much money as Fabian. How much money had Lee at first?
| |
Lee |
Fabian |
| Before |
5 u - $3.40 |
1 u + $3.40 |
| Change |
+ $3.40 |
- $3.40 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Fabian had $10.40 less than Lee. If another $10.40 was given to Fabian, Lee and Fabian would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 3.40 = 1 u + 3.40 + 10.40
5 u - 1 u = 3.40 + 10.40 + 3.40
4 u = 17.20
1 u = 17.20 ÷ 4 = 4.30
Amount that Lee had at first
= 5 u - 3.40
= 5 x 4.30 + 3.40
= 21.50 + 3.40
= $24.90
Answer(s): $24.90
