Ivory had four times as much money as Linda. After Ivory spent $10 and Linda spent $5, Ivory had $22 more than Linda. How much did Ivory have in the end?
| |
Ivory |
Linda |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $10 |
- $5 |
| After |
4 u - $10 |
1 u - $5 |
Comparing Ivory
and Linda
in the end |
$22 more |
|
If Linda was given another $22, the amounts that Ivory and Linda each had in the end would be the same.
4 u - 10 = 1 u - 5 + 22
4 u - 1 u = 10 + 17
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that Ivory had in the end
= 4 u - 10
= 4 x 9 - 10
= 36 - 10
= $26
Answer(s): $26
