On Saturday, Emma, Jane, Linda and Hazel spent a total of $119. On Sunday, Emma spent twice of what she spent on Saturday, Jane spent the same as what she spent on Saturday, Linda spent $11 less than what she spent on Saturday, and Hazel spent $4 more than what she spent on Saturday. All of them spent an equal amount on Sunday. How much did Emma and Hazel spend altogether on Saturday?
|
Emma |
Jane |
Linda |
Hazel |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
2 u |
2 u + $11 |
2 u - $4 |
$119 |
Change |
x 2 |
|
- $11 |
+ $4 |
|
After |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Total amount that the four girls spent on Saturday
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 11 + 2 u - 4
= 7 u + 11 - 4
= 7 u + 7
7 u + 7 = 119
7 u = 119 - 7
7 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 7 = 16
Total amount that Emma and Hazel spent on Saturday
= 1 u + 2 u - 4
= 3 u - 4
= 3 x 16 - 4
= 48 - 4
= $44
Answer(s): $44