Rachel had $285 less than Elyse. Elyse gave
23 of her money to Rachel. Rachel then gave 20% of her money to Elyse. In the end, Elyse had $193 less than Rachel. How much did Rachel have at first?
| |
Elyse |
Rachel |
| Comparing Elyse and Rachel at first |
285 more |
|
| Before |
3 u |
+ 285 |
3 u |
|
| Change 1 |
- 2 u |
- 190 |
+ 2 u |
+ 190 |
| After 1 |
1 u |
+ 95 |
5 u |
+ 190 |
| Change 2 |
+ 1 u |
+ 38 |
- 1 u |
- 38 |
| After 2 |
2 u |
+ 133 |
4 u |
+ 152 |
23 x 285= 190
285 - 190 = 95
20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
20% x 190
=
20100 x 190
= 38
190 - 38 = 152
95 + 38 = 133
If Elyse received another $193 in the end, Elyse and Rachel would have the same amount of money.
4 u + 152 = 2 u + 133 + 193
4 u - 2 u = 133 + 193 - 152
2 u = 174
1 u = 174 ÷ 2 = 87
Amount that Rachel had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 87
= $261
Answer(s): $261
