Elyse has $5 more than Gillian. Abi has five times as much money as Elyse. They have a total of $184.
- How much money does Elyse have?
- How much money does Abi have?
(a)
Amount that Elyse has = 1 u
Amount that Gillian has = 1 u - 5
Amount that Abi has = 5 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 5 + 5 u
= 7 u - 5
7 u - 5 = 184
7 u = 184 + 5
7 u = 189
1 u = 189 ÷ 7 = 27
(b)
Amount that Abi has
= 5 u
= 5 x 27
= $135
Answer(s): (a) $27; (b) $135