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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?

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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?

anonymous · Answer

So it's just asking: "140 is 5% of what?" ie: $$140=0.05x$$$$x=\frac{140}{0.05}$$$$x=$2800$$

anonymous · Answer

a=b
a + 140
b + 0.05b

a+140 = a + 0.05a
140 = 0.05a
2800 = a

anonymous · Answer

im not totally sure this is correct but i think this is the way to solve it

amt of money
Liam = a
Charlie = b

a=b
a + 140
b + 0.05b

a+140 = a + 0.05a
140 = 0.05a
2800 = a

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