Joelle, Winnie and Xylia went shopping together. They brought a total of $1241 with them. Joelle spent 25% of her money. Winnie spent $291 and Xylia spent twice as much money as Joelle. In the end, they had $623 left. How much money did Winnie and Xylia have altogether in the end?
| |
Joelle |
Winnie |
Xylia |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
|
|
1241 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 291 |
- 2 u |
- 618 |
| After |
3 u |
? |
623 |
25% =
25100 =
14 Joelle spent: Joelle's total = 1 : 4
Amount that Xylia spent
= 2 x 1 u
= 2 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 2 u + 291
= 3 u + 291
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1241 - 623
= $618
3 u + 291 = 618
3 u = 618 - 291
3 u = 327
1 u = 327 ÷ 3 = 109
Amount that Winnie and Xylia had in the end
= 623 - 3 u
= 623 - 3 x 109
= 623 - 327
= $296
Answer(s): $296
