Question

Kyra has £60 more than Donna. Donna spends 1/3 of her money. Kyra now has twice as much money as Donna. How much did Donna spend?

Answer 1

Donna = Pounds 180

Kyra = Pounds 240

Explanation:

Donna = x

Kyra = x + 60

If Donna spends 1/3 of her money she is left with 2/3 of her money;

2/3 x

Kyra now has twice as much money as Donna can be represented as;

X + 60 = 2 * 2/3 x

X + 60 = 4/3

(x + 60)3 = 4x

3x + 180 = 4x

180 = 4x – 3x

180 = x

Donna = 180

Kyra = 180 + 60 = 240