Hazel and Natalie went shopping. After Hazel spent $62
e, Natalie had 5 times as much as Hazel. If Hazel had $24
e more than Natalie at first,
- Express the amount of money that Hazel had at first in terms of e.
- If e = 34, find the amount of money that the two lady had left after shopping.
|
Hazel |
Natalie |
Before |
1 u + $62e |
5 u |
Change |
- $62e |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
(a)
1 u + 62
e = 5 u + 24
e5 u - 1 u = 62
e - 24
e4 u = 62
e - 24
e = 38
e1 u = 38
e ÷ 4 = 9.5
e Hazel's amount at first
= 1 u + 62
e = 9.5
e + 62
e = $71.5
e (b)
1 u + 5 u = 6 u
6 u = 6 x 9.5
e = 57
e Amount the two lady had left
= 57 x 34
= $1938
Answer(s): (a) $71.5
e; (b) $1938