Hilda had six times as much money as Joelle. After Hilda spent $11 and Joelle spent $10, Hilda had $24 more than Joelle. How much did Hilda have in the end?
| |
Hilda |
Joelle |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $11 |
- $10 |
| After |
6 u - $11 |
1 u - $10 |
Comparing Hilda
and Joelle
in the end |
$24 more |
|
If Joelle was given another $24, the amounts that Hilda and Joelle each had in the end would be the same.
6 u - 11 = 1 u - 10 + 24
6 u - 1 u = 11 + 14
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Amount that Hilda had in the end
= 6 u - 11
= 6 x 5 - 11
= 30 - 11
= $19
Answer(s): $19
