Kimberly and Wendy had equal amount of money. Each day, Kimberly spent $20 and Wendy spent $26. When Kimberly had $96 left, Wendy had
12 as much money left as Kimberly. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Kimberly |
Wendy |
| Before |
20 u + 96 |
26 u + 48 |
| Change |
- 20 u |
- 26 u |
| After |
$96 |
$48 |
Amount that Wendy had left
=
12 x 96
= $48
The amount that Kimberly and Wendy had at first is the same.
26 u + 48 = 20 u + 96
26 u - 20 u = 96 - 48
6 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 6 = 8
Amount that Kimberly had at first
= 20 u + 96
= 20 x 8 + 96
= 160 + 96
= $256
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 256
= $512
Answer(s): $512
