Shiyun had
35 as much money as Natalie. Shiyun received another $47 from her aunt and Natalie received $5 from her father. In the end, Shiyun had $6 more than Natalie. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Shiyun |
Natalie |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 47 |
+ 5 |
| After |
3 u + 47 |
5 u + 5 |
If Natalie received another $6 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Shiyun.
5 u + 5 + 6 = 3 u + 47
5 u + 11 = 3 u + 47
5 u - 3 u = 47 - 11
2 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 2 = 18
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 3 u + 47 + 5 u + 5
= 3 u + 5 u + 47 + 5
= 8 u + 52
= 8 x 18 + 52
= $196
Answer(s): $196
