Gabby had five times as much money as Eva. After Gabby spent $10 and Eva spent $9, Gabby had $35 more than Eva. How much did Gabby have in the end?
| |
Gabby |
Eva |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $10 |
- $9 |
| After |
5 u - $10 |
1 u - $9 |
Comparing Gabby
and Eva
in the end |
$35 more |
|
If Eva was given another $35, the amounts that Gabby and Eva each had in the end would be the same.
5 u - 10 = 1 u - 9 + 35
5 u - 1 u = 10 + 26
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Amount that Gabby had in the end
= 5 u - 10
= 5 x 9 - 10
= 45 - 10
= $35
Answer(s): $35
