Gabriel had 4 times as much money as Howard. After Howard's father gave Howard $30, the amount of money Gabriel had become $6 less than that of Howard's. How much did Howard have in the end?
| |
Howard |
Gabriel |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $30 |
|
| After |
1 u + $30 |
4 u |
The amount that Gabriel had remains unchanged.
If Gabriel had another $6, Howard and Gabriel would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 6 = 1 u + 30
4 u - 1 u = 30 - 6
3 u = 30 - 6
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that Howard had in the end
= 1 u + 30
= 8 + 30
= $38
Answer(s): $38
