Wesley had 4 times as much money as Neave. After Neave's father gave Neave $29, the amount of money Wesley had become $5 less than that of Neave's. How much did Neave have in the end?
| |
Neave |
Wesley |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $29 |
|
| After |
1 u + $29 |
4 u |
The amount that Wesley had remains unchanged.
If Wesley had another $5, Neave and Wesley would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 5 = 1 u + 29
4 u - 1 u = 29 - 5
3 u = 29 - 5
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that Neave had in the end
= 1 u + 29
= 8 + 29
= $37
Answer(s): $37
