Nora had five times as much money as Julie. After Nora spent $11 and Julie spent $10, Nora had $23 more than Julie. How much did Nora have in the end?
| |
Nora |
Julie |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $11 |
- $10 |
| After |
5 u - $11 |
1 u - $10 |
Comparing Nora
and Julie
in the end |
$23 more |
|
If Julie was given another $23, the amounts that Nora and Julie each had in the end would be the same.
5 u - 11 = 1 u - 10 + 23
5 u - 1 u = 11 + 13
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that Nora had in the end
= 5 u - 11
= 5 x 6 - 11
= 30 - 11
= $19
Answer(s): $19
