Vanessa, Nicole and Joelle went shopping together. They brought a total of $1246 with them. Vanessa spent 40% of her money. Nicole spent $202 and Joelle spent twice as much money as Vanessa. In the end, they had $576 left. How much money did Nicole and Joelle have altogether in the end?
| |
Vanessa |
Nicole |
Joelle |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
|
|
1246 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 202 |
- 4 u |
- 670 |
| After |
3 u |
? |
576 |
40% =
40100 =
25 Vanessa spent: Vanessa's total = 2 : 5
Amount that Joelle spent
= 2 x 2 u
= 4 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 2 u + 4 u + 202
= 6 u + 202
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1246 - 576
= $670
6 u + 202 = 670
6 u = 670 - 202
6 u = 468
1 u = 468 ÷ 6 = 78
Amount that Nicole and Joelle had in the end
= 576 - 3 u
= 576 - 3 x 78
= 576 - 234
= $342
Answer(s): $342
