Esther had
35 as much money as Roshel. Esther received another $43 from her aunt and Roshel spent $11 on some pens. In the end, Esther and Roshel had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Esther |
Roshel |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
|
| Change |
+ $43 |
- $11 |
|
| After |
3 u + $43 |
5 u - $11 |
8 u + $32 |
Amount of money Esther and Roshel has is the same in the end.
5 u - 11 = 3 u + 43
5 u - 3 u = 43 + 11
2 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 2 = 27
Amount the girls have in the end
= 3 u + 43 + 5 u - 11
= 8 u + 32
= 8 x 27 + 32
= 216 + 32
= $248
Answer(s): $248
