Kimberly had
58 as much money as Emma. Kimberly received another $36 from her aunt and Emma received $5 from her mother. In the end, Kimberly had $4 more than Emma. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Kimberly |
Emma |
| Before |
5 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 36 |
+ 5 |
| After |
5 u + 36 |
8 u + 5 |
If Emma received another $4 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Kimberly.
8 u + 5 + 4 = 5 u + 36
8 u + 9 = 5 u + 36
8 u - 5 u = 36 - 9
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 5 u + 36 + 8 u + 5
= 5 u + 8 u + 36 + 5
= 13 u + 41
= 13 x 9 + 41
= $158
Answer(s): $158
