Winnie and Marion went shopping. After Winnie spent $74
e, Marion had 3 times as much as Winnie. If Winnie had $26
e more than Marion at first,
- Express the amount of money that Winnie had at first in terms of e.
- If e = 14, find the amount of money that the two lady had left after shopping.
|
Winnie |
Marion |
Before |
1 u + $74e |
3 u |
Change |
- $74e |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
(a)
1 u + 74
e = 3 u + 26
e3 u - 1 u = 74
e - 26
e2 u = 74
e - 26
e = 48
e1 u = 48
e ÷ 2 = 24
e Winnie's amount at first
= 1 u + 74
e = 24
e + 74
e = $98
e (b)
1 u + 3 u = 4 u
4 u = 4 x 24
e = 96
e Amount the two lady had left
= 96 x 14
= $1344
Answer(s): (a) $98
e; (b) $1344