Usha and Victoria had equal amount of money. Each day, Usha spent $14 and Victoria spent $16. When Usha had $96 left, Victoria had
18 as much money left as Usha. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Usha |
Victoria |
| Before |
14 u + 96 |
16 u + 12 |
| Change |
- 14 u |
- 16 u |
| After |
$96 |
$12 |
Amount that Victoria had left
=
18 x 96
= $12
The amount that Usha and Victoria had at first is the same.
16 u + 12 = 14 u + 96
16 u - 14 u = 96 - 12
2 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 2 = 42
Amount that Usha had at first
= 14 u + 96
= 14 x 42 + 96
= 588 + 96
= $684
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 684
= $1368
Answer(s): $1368
