Victoria and Natalie had equal amount of money. Each day, Victoria spent $13 and Natalie spent $15. When Victoria had $96 left, Natalie had
16 as much money left as Victoria. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Victoria |
Natalie |
| Before |
13 u + 96 |
15 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 13 u |
- 15 u |
| After |
$96 |
$16 |
Amount that Natalie had left
=
16 x 96
= $16
The amount that Victoria and Natalie had at first is the same.
15 u + 16 = 13 u + 96
15 u - 13 u = 96 - 16
2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 13 u + 96
= 13 x 40 + 96
= 520 + 96
= $616
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 616
= $1232
Answer(s): $1232
