Victoria, Jen and Pamela went shopping together. They brought a total of $1012 with them. Victoria spent 50% of her money. Jen spent $234 and Pamela spent twice as much money as Victoria. In the end, they had $493 left. How much money did Jen and Pamela have altogether in the end?
| |
Victoria |
Jen |
Pamela |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
|
|
1012 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 234 |
- 2 u |
- 519 |
| After |
1 u |
? |
493 |
50% =
50100 =
12 Victoria spent: Victoria's total = 1 : 2
Amount that Pamela spent
= 2 x 1 u
= 2 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 2 u + 234
= 3 u + 234
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1012 - 493
= $519
3 u + 234 = 519
3 u = 519 - 234
3 u = 285
1 u = 285 ÷ 3 = 95
Amount that Jen and Pamela had in the end
= 493 - 1 u
= 493 - 1 x 95
= 493 - 95
= $398
Answer(s): $398
