Aurica has $109 less than Yen. If Aurica gives Yen $18, the amount of money Yen has will be 6 times that of Aurica's. How much money does Aurica have?
| |
Yen |
Aurica |
Comparing Yen
and Aurica at first |
$109 more |
|
| Before |
6 u - $18 |
1 u + $18 |
| Change |
+ $18 |
- $18 |
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
Aurica has $109 less than Yen. If Aurica has another $109, both of them will have the same amount of money.
6 u - 18 = 1 u + 18 + 109
6 u - 1 u = 18 + 109 + 18
5 u = 145
1 u = 145 ÷ 5 = 29
Amount that Aurica has
= 1 u + 18
= 29 + 18
= $47
Answer(s): $47
