Howard had 3 times as much money as Rael. After Rael's father gave Rael $20, the amount of money Howard had become $6 less than that of Rael's. How much did Rael have in the end?
| |
Rael |
Howard |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $20 |
|
| After |
1 u + $20 |
3 u |
The amount that Howard had remains unchanged.
If Howard had another $6, Rael and Howard would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 6 = 1 u + 20
3 u - 1 u = 20 - 6
2 u = 20 - 6
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Amount that Rael had in the end
= 1 u + 20
= 7 + 20
= $27
Answer(s): $27
