Barbara, Jade and Elyse went shopping together. They brought a total of $1128 with them. Barbara spent 50% of her money. Jade spent $163 and Elyse spent thrice as much money as Barbara. In the end, they had $593 left. How much money did Jade and Elyse have altogether in the end?
| |
Barbara |
Jade |
Elyse |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
|
|
1128 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 163 |
- 3 u |
- 535 |
| After |
1 u |
? |
593 |
50% =
50100 =
12 Barbara spent: Barbara's total = 1 : 2
Amount that Elyse spent
= 3 x 1 u
= 3 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 3 u + 163
= 4 u + 163
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1128 - 593
= $535
4 u + 163 = 535
4 u = 535 - 163
4 u = 372
1 u = 372 ÷ 4 = 93
Amount that Jade and Elyse had in the end
= 593 - 1 u
= 593 - 1 x 93
= 593 - 93
= $500
Answer(s): $500
