Betty had $480 less than Elyse. Elyse gave
35 of her money to Betty. Betty then gave 25% of her money to Elyse. In the end, Elyse had $194 less than Betty. How much did Betty have at first?
| |
Elyse |
Betty |
| Comparing Elyse and Betty at first |
480 more |
|
| Before |
5 u |
+ 480 |
5 u |
|
| Change 1 |
- 3 u |
- 288 |
+ 3 u |
+ 288 |
| After 1 |
2 u |
+ 192 |
8 u |
+ 288 |
| Change 2 |
+ 2 u |
+ 72 |
- 2 u |
- 72 |
| After 2 |
4 u |
+ 264 |
6 u |
+ 216 |
35 x 480= 288
480 - 288 = 192
25% x 8 u
=
25100 x 8 u
= 2 u
25% x 288
=
25100 x 288
= 72
288 - 72 = 216
192 + 72 = 264
If Elyse received another $194 in the end, Elyse and Betty would have the same amount of money.
6 u + 216 = 4 u + 264 + 194
6 u - 4 u = 264 + 194 - 216
2 u = 242
1 u = 242 ÷ 2 = 121
Amount that Betty had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 121
= $605
Answer(s): $605
