Ivory has $7 more than Penelope. Julie has four times as much money as Ivory. They have a total of $149.
- How much money does Ivory have?
- How much money does Julie have?
(a)
Amount that Ivory has = 1 u
Amount that Penelope has = 1 u - 7
Amount that Julie has = 4 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 7 + 4 u
= 6 u - 7
6 u - 7 = 149
6 u = 149 + 7
6 u = 156
1 u = 156 ÷ 6 = 26
(b)
Amount that Julie has
= 4 u
= 4 x 26
= $104
Answer(s): (a) $26; (b) $104