Rachel and Lynn had equal amount of money. Each day, Rachel spent $6 and Lynn spent $16. When Rachel had $88 left, Lynn had
111 as much money left as Rachel. How much money did the two girls have at first?
| |
Rachel |
Lynn |
| Before |
6 u + 88 |
16 u + 8 |
| Change |
- 6 u |
- 16 u |
| After |
$88 |
$8 |
Amount that Lynn had left
=
111 x 88
= $8
The amount that Rachel and Lynn had at first is the same.
16 u + 8 = 6 u + 88
16 u - 6 u = 88 - 8
10 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 10 = 8
Amount that Rachel had at first
= 6 u + 88
= 6 x 8 + 88
= 48 + 88
= $136
Total amount that both girls had at first
= 2 x 136
= $272
Answer(s): $272
