Julie had
35 as much money as Natalie. Julie received another $44 from her aunt and Natalie spent $12 on some markers. In the end, Julie and Natalie had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
|
Julie |
Natalie |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
5 u |
|
Change |
+ $44 |
- $12 |
|
After |
3 u + $44 |
5 u - $12 |
8 u + $32 |
Amount of money Julie and Natalie has is the same in the end.
5 u - 12 = 3 u + 44
5 u - 3 u = 44 + 12
2 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 2 = 28
Amount the girls have in the end
= 3 u + 44 + 5 u - 12
= 8 u + 32
= 8 x 28 + 32
= 224 + 32
= $256
Answer(s): $256