On Tuesday, Anna, Gillian, Fanny and Victoria spent a total of $126. On Wednesday, Anna spent twice of what she spent on Tuesday, Gillian spent the same as what she spent on Tuesday, Fanny spent $12 less than what she spent on Tuesday, and Victoria spent $5 more than what she spent on Tuesday. All of them spent an equal amount on Wednesday. How much did Anna and Victoria spend altogether on Tuesday?
|
Anna |
Gillian |
Fanny |
Victoria |
Total |
Before |
1 u |
2 u |
2 u + $12 |
2 u - $5 |
$126 |
Change |
x 2 |
|
- $12 |
+ $5 |
|
After |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Total amount that the four girls spent on Tuesday
= 1 u + 2 u + 2 u + 12 + 2 u - 5
= 7 u + 12 - 5
= 7 u + 7
7 u + 7 = 126
7 u = 126 - 7
7 u = 119
1 u = 119 ÷ 7 = 17
Total amount that Anna and Victoria spent on Tuesday
= 1 u + 2 u - 5
= 3 u - 5
= 3 x 17 - 5
= 51 - 5
= $46
Answer(s): $46