Jaslyn, Barbara and Elyse went shopping together. They brought a total of $1266 with them. Jaslyn spent 50% of her money. Barbara spent $143 and Elyse spent four times as much money as Jaslyn. In the end, they had $608 left. How much money did Barbara and Elyse have altogether in the end?
| |
Jaslyn |
Barbara |
Elyse |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
|
|
1266 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 143 |
- 4 u |
- 658 |
| After |
1 u |
? |
608 |
50% =
50100 =
12 Jaslyn spent: Jaslyn's total = 1 : 2
Amount that Elyse spent
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 4 u + 143
= 5 u + 143
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1266 - 608
= $658
5 u + 143 = 658
5 u = 658 - 143
5 u = 515
1 u = 515 ÷ 5 = 103
Amount that Barbara and Elyse had in the end
= 608 - 1 u
= 608 - 1 x 103
= 608 - 103
= $505
Answer(s): $505
