Rachel has $12 more than Yen. Xylia has eight times as much money as Rachel. They have a total of $118.
- How much money does Rachel have?
- How much money does Xylia have?
(a)
Amount that Rachel has = 1 u
Amount that Yen has = 1 u - 12
Amount that Xylia has = 8 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 12 + 8 u
= 10 u - 12
10 u - 12 = 118
10 u = 118 + 12
10 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 10 = 13
(b)
Amount that Xylia has
= 8 u
= 8 x 13
= $104
Answer(s): (a) $13; (b) $104