Kylie had
35 as much money as Jade. Kylie received another $48 from her uncle and Jade spent $6 on some files. In the end, Kylie and Jade had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Kylie |
Jade |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
|
| Change |
+ $48 |
- $6 |
|
| After |
3 u + $48 |
5 u - $6 |
8 u + $42 |
Amount of money Kylie and Jade has is the same in the end.
5 u - 6 = 3 u + 48
5 u - 3 u = 48 + 6
2 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 2 = 27
Amount the girls have in the end
= 3 u + 48 + 5 u - 6
= 8 u + 42
= 8 x 27 + 42
= 216 + 42
= $258
Answer(s): $258
