Glen had $11.60 less than Tim. After Glen gave $1.60 to Tim, Tim would have five times as much money as Glen. How much money had Tim at first?
| |
Tim |
Glen |
| Before |
5 u - $1.60 |
1 u + $1.60 |
| Change |
+ $1.60 |
- $1.60 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Glen had $11.60 less than Tim. If another $11.60 was given to Glen, Tim and Glen would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 1.60 = 1 u + 1.60 + 11.60
5 u - 1 u = 1.60 + 11.60 + 1.60
4 u = 14.80
1 u = 14.80 ÷ 4 = 3.70
Amount that Tim had at first
= 5 u - 1.60
= 5 x 3.70 + 1.60
= 18.50 + 1.60
= $20.10
Answer(s): $20.10
