Irene has $5 more than Tammy. Dana has twice as much money as Irene. They have a total of $183.
- How much money does Irene have?
- How much money does Dana have?
(a)
Amount that Irene has = 1 u
Amount that Tammy has = 1 u - 5
Amount that Dana has = 2 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 5 + 2 u
= 4 u - 5
4 u - 5 = 183
4 u = 183 + 5
4 u = 188
1 u = 188 ÷ 4 = 47
(b)
Amount that Dana has
= 2 u
= 2 x 47
= $94
Answer(s): (a) $47; (b) $94