Jaslyn and Vanessa went shopping. After Jaslyn spent $59
y, Vanessa had 5 times as much as Jaslyn. If Jaslyn had $27
y more than Vanessa at first,
- Express the amount of money that Jaslyn had at first in terms of y.
- If y = 13, find the amount of money that the two lady had left after shopping.
|
Jaslyn |
Vanessa |
Before |
1 u + $59y |
5 u |
Change |
- $59y |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
(a)
1 u + 59
y = 5 u + 27
y5 u - 1 u = 59
y - 27
y4 u = 59
y - 27
y = 32
y1 u = 32
y ÷ 4 = 8
y Jaslyn's amount at first
= 1 u + 59
y = 8
y + 59
y = $67
y (b)
1 u + 5 u = 6 u
6 u = 6 x 8
y = 48
y Amount the two lady had left
= 48 x 13
= $624
Answer(s): (a) $67
y; (b) $624