Question

In May, Liam and Charlie had the same amount of money in their savings accounts. In June, Liam deposited $140 into his account. Charlie said he increased the money in his account by 5%. When they compared their balances, they found that they were still equal.

How much money did they both have in their accounts in May?
$?

Answer 1

@linn99123

Answer 2

@sammie2017

Answer 3

@RyleeC

Answer 4

m+140=x
m+.05m=x

Answer 5

so that m+.05m=m+140

Answer 6

m=2800

Answer 7

so the answer is $2940

Answer 8

m = money in may

Answer 9

answer is 2800

Answer 10

in june they had 2940

Answer 11

1. X + 140 = X + (X x 0.05) in June
2. 140 = X x 0.05
3. 140/0.05 = X
4. X = 2800

Answer 12

like this right?

Answer 13

I think use * as multiply