Zoe had $340 more than Emily. Zoe gave
35 of her money to Emily. Emily then gave 25% of her money to Zoe. In the end, Emily had $106 more than Zoe. How much did Zoe have at first?
| |
Zoe |
Emily |
Comparing Zoe
and Emily at first |
340 more |
|
| Before |
5 u |
+ 340 |
5 u |
|
| Change 1 |
- 3 u |
- 204 |
+ 3 u |
+ 204 |
| After 1 |
2 u |
+ 136 |
8 u |
+ 204 |
| Change 2 |
+ 2 u |
+ 51 |
- 2 u |
- 51 |
| After 2 |
4 u |
+ 187 |
6 u |
+ 153 |
35 x 340= 204
340 - 204 = 136
25% x 8 u
=
25100 x 8 u
= 2 u
25% x 204
=
25100 x 204
= 51
204 - 51 = 153
136 + 51 = 187
If Zoe received another $106 in the end, Zoe and Emily would have the same amount of money.
6 u + 153 = 4 u + 187 + 106
6 u - 4 u = 187 + 106 - 153
2 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 2 = 70
Amount that Zoe had at first
= 5 u + 340
= 5 x 70 + 340
= 350 + 340
= $690
Answer(s): $690
