Barbara has $6 more than Esther. Jen has eight times as much money as Barbara. They have a total of $164.
- How much money does Barbara have?
- How much money does Jen have?
(a)
Amount that Barbara has = 1 u
Amount that Esther has = 1 u - 6
Amount that Jen has = 8 u
Total amount that they has
= 1 u + 1 u - 6 + 8 u
= 10 u - 6
10 u - 6 = 164
10 u = 164 + 6
10 u = 170
1 u = 170 ÷ 10 = 17
(b)
Amount that Jen has
= 8 u
= 8 x 17
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) $136