Hazel had
37 as much money as Raeann. Hazel received another $42 from her father and Raeann received $8 from her aunt. In the end, Hazel had $6 more than Raeann. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Hazel |
Raeann |
| Before |
3 u |
7 u |
| Change |
+ 42 |
+ 8 |
| After |
3 u + 42 |
7 u + 8 |
If Raeann received another $6 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Hazel.
7 u + 8 + 6 = 3 u + 42
7 u + 14 = 3 u + 42
7 u - 3 u = 42 - 14
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 3 u + 42 + 7 u + 8
= 3 u + 7 u + 42 + 8
= 10 u + 50
= 10 x 7 + 50
= $120
Answer(s): $120
