Jen and Elyse had equal amount of money. Each day, Jen spent $19 and Elyse spent $24. When Jen had $91 left, Elyse had
27 as much money left as Jen. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Jen |
Elyse |
| Before |
19 u + 91 |
24 u + 26 |
| Change |
- 19 u |
- 24 u |
| After |
$91 |
$26 |
Amount that Elyse had left
=
27 x 91
= $26
The amount that Jen and Elyse had at first is the same.
24 u + 26 = 19 u + 91
24 u - 19 u = 91 - 26
5 u = 65
1 u = 65 ÷ 5 = 13
Amount that Jen had at first
= 19 u + 91
= 19 x 13 + 91
= 247 + 91
= $338
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 338
= $676
Answer(s): $676
