Hilda and Shiyun had equal amount of money. Each day, Hilda spent $18 and Shiyun spent $26. When Hilda had $96 left, Shiyun had
13 as much money left as Hilda. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Hilda |
Shiyun |
| Before |
18 u + 96 |
26 u + 32 |
| Change |
- 18 u |
- 26 u |
| After |
$96 |
$32 |
Amount that Shiyun had left
=
13 x 96
= $32
The amount that Hilda and Shiyun had at first is the same.
26 u + 32 = 18 u + 96
26 u - 18 u = 96 - 32
8 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Amount that Hilda had at first
= 18 u + 96
= 18 x 8 + 96
= 144 + 96
= $240
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 240
= $480
Answer(s): $480
