Jade had thrice as much money as Gabby. After Jade spent $11 and Gabby spent $5, Jade had $32 more than Gabby. How much did Jade have in the end?
| |
Jade |
Gabby |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $11 |
- $5 |
| After |
3 u - $11 |
1 u - $5 |
Comparing Jade
and Gabby
in the end |
$32 more |
|
If Gabby was given another $32, the amounts that Jade and Gabby each had in the end would be the same.
3 u - 11 = 1 u - 5 + 32
3 u - 1 u = 11 + 27
2 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 2 = 19
Amount that Jade had in the end
= 3 u - 11
= 3 x 19 - 11
= 57 - 11
= $46
Answer(s): $46
