Raeann had twice as much money as Min. After Raeann spent $11 and Min spent $5, Raeann had $25 more than Min. How much did Raeann have in the end?
| |
Raeann |
Min |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $11 |
- $5 |
| After |
2 u - $11 |
1 u - $5 |
Comparing Raeann
and Min
in the end |
$25 more |
|
If Min was given another $25, the amounts that Raeann and Min each had in the end would be the same.
2 u - 11 = 1 u - 5 + 25
2 u - 1 u = 11 + 20
1 u = 31
1 u = 31 ÷ 1 = 31
Amount that Raeann had in the end
= 2 u - 11
= 2 x 31 - 11
= 62 - 11
= $51
Answer(s): $51
