Jade and Gabby went shopping. After Jade spent $91
e, Gabby had 5 times as much as Jade. If Jade had $23
e more than Gabby at first,
- Express the amount of money that Jade had at first in terms of e.
- If e = 35, find the amount of money that the two lady had left after shopping.
|
Jade |
Gabby |
Before |
1 u + $91e |
5 u |
Change |
- $91e |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
(a)
1 u + 91
e = 5 u + 23
e5 u - 1 u = 91
e - 23
e4 u = 91
e - 23
e = 68
e1 u = 68
e ÷ 4 = 17
e Jade's amount at first
= 1 u + 91
e = 17
e + 91
e = $108
e (b)
1 u + 5 u = 6 u
6 u = 6 x 17
e = 102
e Amount the two lady had left
= 102 x 35
= $3570
Answer(s): (a) $108
e; (b) $3570