Lynn and Fanny went shopping. After Lynn spent $58
c, Fanny had 3 times as much as Lynn. If Lynn had $27
c more than Fanny at first,
- Express the amount of money that Lynn had at first in terms of c.
- If c = 33, find the amount of money that the two lady had left after shopping.
|
Lynn |
Fanny |
Before |
1 u + $58c |
3 u |
Change |
- $58c |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
(a)
1 u + 58
c = 3 u + 27
c3 u - 1 u = 58
c - 27
c2 u = 58
c - 27
c = 31
c1 u = 31
c ÷ 2 = 15.5
c Lynn's amount at first
= 1 u + 58
c = 15.5
c + 58
c = $73.5
c (b)
1 u + 3 u = 4 u
4 u = 4 x 15.5
c = 62
c Amount the two lady had left
= 62 x 33
= $2046
Answer(s): (a) $73.5
c; (b) $2046