Jaslyn had
37 as much money as Kylie. Jaslyn had $48 less than Kylie. Jaslyn spent some money to buy a birthday present for her nephew. In the end, she had
16 as much money as Kylie. How much did Jaslyn spend on the birthday present?
|
Jaslyn |
Kylie |
Before |
3 u |
7 u |
Change |
- ? |
|
After |
1 p |
6 p |
Amount that Jaslyn had less than Kylie
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= $36
Amount that Kylie had
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= $84
The amount that Kylie had at first and in the end remains the same.
7 u = 6 p
6 p = 84
1 p = 84 ÷ 6 = 14
Amount that Jaslyn had in the end
= 1 p
= $14
Amount that Jaslyn spent on the birthday present
= 36 - 14
= $22
Answer(s): $22