Jane had
35 as much money as Elyse. Jane received another $30 from her mother and Elyse received $5 from her uncle. In the end, Jane had $5 more than Elyse. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Jane |
Elyse |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 30 |
+ 5 |
| After |
3 u + 30 |
5 u + 5 |
If Elyse received another $5 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Jane.
5 u + 5 + 5 = 3 u + 30
5 u + 10 = 3 u + 30
5 u - 3 u = 30 - 10
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 3 u + 30 + 5 u + 5
= 3 u + 5 u + 30 + 5
= 8 u + 35
= 8 x 10 + 35
= $115
Answer(s): $115
