Emily had
15 as much money as Pamela. Emily received another $26 from her aunt and Pamela spent $6 on some staplers. In the end, Emily and Pamela had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
|
Emily |
Pamela |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
5 u |
|
Change |
+ $26 |
- $6 |
|
After |
1 u + $26 |
5 u - $6 |
6 u + $20 |
Amount of money Emily and Pamela has is the same in the end.
5 u - 6 = 1 u + 26
5 u - 1 u = 26 + 6
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Amount the girls have in the end
= 1 u + 26 + 5 u - 6
= 6 u + 20
= 6 x 8 + 20
= 48 + 20
= $68
Answer(s): $68