Rachel has $8 more than Pamela. Jen has twice as much money as Rachel. They have a total of $164.
- How much money does Rachel have?
- How much money does Jen have?
(a)
Amount that Rachel has = 1 u
Amount that Pamela has = 1 u - 8
Amount that Jen has = 2 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 8 + 2 u
= 4 u - 8
4 u - 8 = 164
4 u = 164 + 8
4 u = 172
1 u = 172 ÷ 4 = 43
(b)
Amount that Jen has
= 2 u
= 2 x 43
= $86
Answer(s): (a) $43; (b) $86