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?

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$______

Answer 1

2,800

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x + 140 = x + 0.05x
0.05x = 140
x = 2,800

they both have $2,800 in their accounts in May

answer
$2,800