Fabian had $12.20 less than Cody. After Fabian gave $3.30 to Cody, Cody would have five times as much money as Fabian. How much money had Cody at first?
| |
Cody |
Fabian |
| Before |
5 u - $3.30 |
1 u + $3.30 |
| Change |
+ $3.30 |
- $3.30 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Fabian had $12.20 less than Cody. If another $12.20 was given to Fabian, Cody and Fabian would have the same amount at first.
5 u - 3.30 = 1 u + 3.30 + 12.20
5 u - 1 u = 3.30 + 12.20 + 3.30
4 u = 18.80
1 u = 18.80 ÷ 4 = 4.70
Amount that Cody had at first
= 5 u - 3.30
= 5 x 4.70 + 3.30
= 23.50 + 3.30
= $26.80
Answer(s): $26.80
