Flynn had $2.40 less than Will. After Flynn gave $2.10 to Will, Will would have four times as much money as Flynn. How much money had Will at first?
| |
Will |
Flynn |
| Before |
4 u - $2.10 |
1 u + $2.10 |
| Change |
+ $2.10 |
- $2.10 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Flynn had $2.40 less than Will. If another $2.40 was given to Flynn, Will and Flynn would have the same amount at first.
4 u - 2.10 = 1 u + 2.10 + 2.40
4 u - 1 u = 2.10 + 2.40 + 2.10
3 u = 6.60
1 u = 6.60 ÷ 3 = 2.20
Amount that Will had at first
= 4 u - 2.10
= 4 x 2.20 + 2.10
= 8.80 + 2.10
= $10.90
Answer(s): $10.90
