Jean had
25 as much money as Hilda. Jean received another $32 from her aunt and Hilda received $2 from her uncle. In the end, Jean had $9 more than Hilda. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Jean |
Hilda |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 32 |
+ 2 |
| After |
2 u + 32 |
5 u + 2 |
If Hilda received another $9 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Jean.
5 u + 2 + 9 = 2 u + 32
5 u + 11 = 2 u + 32
5 u - 2 u = 32 - 11
3 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 3 = 7
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 2 u + 32 + 5 u + 2
= 2 u + 5 u + 32 + 2
= 7 u + 34
= 7 x 7 + 34
= $83
Answer(s): $83
