Abi had $405 more than Jade. Abi gave
23 of her money to Jade. Jade then gave 20% of her money to Abi. In the end, Jade had $283 more than Abi. How much did Abi have at first?
| |
Abi |
Jade |
Comparing Abi
and Jade at first |
405 more |
|
| Before |
3 u |
+ 405 |
3 u |
|
| Change 1 |
- 2 u |
- 270 |
+ 2 u |
+ 270 |
| After 1 |
1 u |
+ 135 |
5 u |
+ 270 |
| Change 2 |
+ 1 u |
+ 54 |
- 1 u |
- 54 |
| After 2 |
2 u |
+ 189 |
4 u |
+ 216 |
23 x 405= 270
405 - 270 = 135
20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
20% x 270
=
20100 x 270
= 54
270 - 54 = 216
135 + 54 = 189
If Abi received another $283 in the end, Abi and Jade would have the same amount of money.
4 u + 216 = 2 u + 189 + 283
4 u - 2 u = 189 + 283 - 216
2 u = 256
1 u = 256 ÷ 2 = 128
Amount that Abi had at first
= 3 u + 405
= 3 x 128 + 405
= 384 + 405
= $789
Answer(s): $789
