Victoria had
47 as much money as Diana. Victoria received another $47 from her mother and Diana received $9 from her father. In the end, Victoria had $5 more than Diana. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Victoria |
Diana |
| Before |
4 u |
7 u |
| Change |
+ 47 |
+ 9 |
| After |
4 u + 47 |
7 u + 9 |
If Diana received another $5 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Victoria.
7 u + 9 + 5 = 4 u + 47
7 u + 14 = 4 u + 47
7 u - 4 u = 47 - 14
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 4 u + 47 + 7 u + 9
= 4 u + 7 u + 47 + 9
= 11 u + 56
= 11 x 11 + 56
= $177
Answer(s): $177
