Elyse had
17 as much money as Tina. Elyse received another $40 from her mother and Tina spent $8 on some markers. In the end, Elyse and Tina had an equal amount of money. How much money did the girls have altogether in the end?
|
Elyse |
Tina |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
7 u |
|
Change |
+ $40 |
- $8 |
|
After |
1 u + $40 |
7 u - $8 |
8 u + $32 |
Amount of money Elyse and Tina has is the same in the end.
7 u - 8 = 1 u + 40
7 u - 1 u = 40 + 8
6 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 6 = 8
Amount the girls have in the end
= 1 u + 40 + 7 u - 8
= 8 u + 32
= 8 x 8 + 32
= 64 + 32
= $96
Answer(s): $96