On Friday, Natalie, Winnie, Opal and Hazel spent a total of $95. On Saturday, Natalie spent twice of what she spent on Friday, Winnie spent the same as what she spent on Friday, Opal spent $14 less than what she spent on Friday, and Hazel spent $3 more than what she spent on Friday. All of them spent an equal amount on Saturday. How much did Natalie and Hazel spend altogether on Friday?
|
Natalie |
Winnie |
Opal |
Hazel |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
2 u |
2 u + $14 |
2 u - $3 |
$95 |
Change |
x 2 |
|
- $14 |
+ $3 |
|
After |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Total amount that the four girls spent on Friday
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 14 + 2 u - 3
= 7 u + 14 - 3
= 7 u + 11
7 u + 11 = 95
7 u = 95 - 11
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Total amount that Natalie and Hazel spent on Friday
= 1 u + 2 u - 3
= 3 u - 3
= 3 x 12 - 3
= 36 - 3
= $33
Answer(s): $33