Nicole and Jade had equal amount of money. Each day, Nicole spent $14 and Jade spent $17. When Nicole had $108 left, Jade had
13 as much money left as Nicole. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Nicole |
Jade |
| Before |
14 u + 108 |
17 u + 36 |
| Change |
- 14 u |
- 17 u |
| After |
$108 |
$36 |
Amount that Jade had left
=
13 x 108
= $36
The amount that Nicole and Jade had at first is the same.
17 u + 36 = 14 u + 108
17 u - 14 u = 108 - 36
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Amount that Nicole had at first
= 14 u + 108
= 14 x 24 + 108
= 336 + 108
= $444
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 444
= $888
Answer(s): $888
