Esther, Julie and Xuan went shopping together. They brought a total of $1059 with them. Esther spent 25% of her money. Julie spent $148 and Xuan spent twice as much money as Esther. In the end, they had $752 left. How much money did Julie and Xuan have altogether in the end?
| |
Esther |
Julie |
Xuan |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
|
|
1059 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 148 |
- 2 u |
- 307 |
| After |
3 u |
? |
752 |
25% =
25100 =
14 Esther spent: Esther's total = 1 : 4
Amount that Xuan spent
= 2 x 1 u
= 2 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 2 u + 148
= 3 u + 148
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1059 - 752
= $307
3 u + 148 = 307
3 u = 307 - 148
3 u = 159
1 u = 159 ÷ 3 = 53
Amount that Julie and Xuan had in the end
= 752 - 3 u
= 752 - 3 x 53
= 752 - 159
= $593
Answer(s): $593
