Marion has $5 more than Shannon. Tiffany has eight times as much money as Marion. They have a total of $165.
- How much money does Marion have?
- How much money does Tiffany have?
(a)
Amount that Marion has = 1 u
Amount that Shannon has = 1 u - 5
Amount that Tiffany has = 8 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 5 + 8 u
= 10 u - 5
10 u - 5 = 165
10 u = 165 + 5
10 u = 170
1 u = 170 ÷ 10 = 17
(b)
Amount that Tiffany has
= 8 u
= 8 x 17
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) $136