Cindy had
35 as much money as Natalie. Cindy received another $46 from her uncle and Natalie spent $8 on some markers. In the end, Cindy and Natalie had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
|
Cindy |
Natalie |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
5 u |
|
Change |
+ $46 |
- $8 |
|
After |
3 u + $46 |
5 u - $8 |
8 u + $38 |
Amount of money Cindy and Natalie has is the same in the end.
5 u - 8 = 3 u + 46
5 u - 3 u = 46 + 8
2 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 2 = 27
Amount the girls have in the end
= 3 u + 46 + 5 u - 8
= 8 u + 38
= 8 x 27 + 38
= 216 + 38
= $254
Answer(s): $254