Jaslyn and Elyse went on a tour together. Jaslyn brought thrice as much money as Elyse. After Jaslyn had spent $600 and Elyse had spent $190, they had an equal amount of money left. How much money did each of them have at first?
- Elyse
- Jaslyn
|
Jaslyn |
Elyse |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- $600 |
- $190 |
After |
3 u - $600 |
1 u - $190 |
(a)
The amounts that Jaslyn and Elyse had in the end are the same.
3 u - 600 = 1 u - 190
3 u - 1 u = 600 - 190
2 u = 410
1 u = 410 ÷ 2 = 205
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 1 u
= $205
(b)
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 205
= $615
Answer(s): (a) $205, (b) $615