Will had 3 times as much money as George. After George's father gave George $33, the amount of money Will had become $3 less than that of George's. How much did George have in the end?
| |
George |
Will |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $33 |
|
| After |
1 u + $33 |
3 u |
The amount that Will had remains unchanged.
If Will had another $3, George and Will would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 3 = 1 u + 33
3 u - 1 u = 33 - 3
2 u = 33 - 3
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Amount that George had in the end
= 1 u + 33
= 15 + 33
= $48
Answer(s): $48
