Wendy and Jade had equal amount of money. Each day, Wendy spent $12 and Jade spent $14. When Wendy had $96 left, Jade had
16 as much money left as Wendy. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Wendy |
Jade |
| Before |
12 u + 96 |
14 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 12 u |
- 14 u |
| After |
$96 |
$16 |
Amount that Jade had left
=
16 x 96
= $16
The amount that Wendy and Jade had at first is the same.
14 u + 16 = 12 u + 96
14 u - 12 u = 96 - 16
2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Amount that Wendy had at first
= 12 u + 96
= 12 x 40 + 96
= 480 + 96
= $576
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 576
= $1152
Answer(s): $1152
