Jaslyn had
35 as much money as Anna. Jaslyn received another $44 from her uncle and Anna spent $8 on some pens. In the end, Jaslyn and Anna had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
|
Jaslyn |
Anna |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
5 u |
|
Change |
+ $44 |
- $8 |
|
After |
3 u + $44 |
5 u - $8 |
8 u + $36 |
Amount of money Jaslyn and Anna has is the same in the end.
5 u - 8 = 3 u + 44
5 u - 3 u = 44 + 8
2 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 2 = 26
Amount the girls have in the end
= 3 u + 44 + 5 u - 8
= 8 u + 36
= 8 x 26 + 36
= 208 + 36
= $244
Answer(s): $244