Julie has $9 more than Elyse. Shannon has nine times as much money as Julie. They have a total of $167.
- How much money does Julie have?
- How much money does Shannon have?
(a)
Amount that Julie has = 1 u
Amount that Elyse has = 1 u - 9
Amount that Shannon has = 9 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 9 + 9 u
= 11 u - 9
11 u - 9 = 167
11 u = 167 + 9
11 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 11 = 16
(b)
Amount that Shannon has
= 9 u
= 9 x 16
= $144
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) $144