Jen has $6 more than Kylie. Penelope has seven times as much money as Jen. They have a total of $183.
- How much money does Jen have?
- How much money does Penelope have?
(a)
Amount that Jen has = 1 u
Amount that Kylie has = 1 u - 6
Amount that Penelope has = 7 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 6 + 7 u
= 9 u - 6
9 u - 6 = 183
9 u = 183 + 6
9 u = 189
1 u = 189 ÷ 9 = 21
(b)
Amount that Penelope has
= 7 u
= 7 x 21
= $147
Answer(s): (a) $21; (b) $147