Shiyun had
611 as much money as Kimberly. Shiyun received another $46 from her mother and Kimberly received $2 from her aunt. In the end, Shiyun had $9 more than Kimberly. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Shiyun |
Kimberly |
| Before |
6 u |
11 u |
| Change |
+ 46 |
+ 2 |
| After |
6 u + 46 |
11 u + 2 |
If Kimberly received another $9 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Shiyun.
11 u + 2 + 9 = 6 u + 46
11 u + 11 = 6 u + 46
11 u - 6 u = 46 - 11
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 6 u + 46 + 11 u + 2
= 6 u + 11 u + 46 + 2
= 17 u + 48
= 17 x 7 + 48
= $167
Answer(s): $167
