Victoria had
25 as much money as Jaslyn. Victoria received another $47 from her mother and Jaslyn received $6 from her aunt. In the end, Victoria had $5 more than Jaslyn. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Victoria |
Jaslyn |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 47 |
+ 6 |
| After |
2 u + 47 |
5 u + 6 |
If Jaslyn received another $5 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Victoria.
5 u + 6 + 5 = 2 u + 47
5 u + 11 = 2 u + 47
5 u - 2 u = 47 - 11
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 2 u + 47 + 5 u + 6
= 2 u + 5 u + 47 + 6
= 7 u + 53
= 7 x 12 + 53
= $137
Answer(s): $137
