Cindy and Yen had equal amount of money. Each day, Cindy spent $14 and Yen spent $23. When Cindy had $108 left, Yen had
14 as much money left as Cindy. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Cindy |
Yen |
| Before |
14 u + 108 |
23 u + 27 |
| Change |
- 14 u |
- 23 u |
| After |
$108 |
$27 |
Amount that Yen had left
=
14 x 108
= $27
The amount that Cindy and Yen had at first is the same.
23 u + 27 = 14 u + 108
23 u - 14 u = 108 - 27
9 u = 81
1 u = 81 ÷ 9 = 9
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 14 u + 108
= 14 x 9 + 108
= 126 + 108
= $234
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 234
= $468
Answer(s): $468
