Glen had 5 times as much money as Rael. After Rael's father gave Rael $27, the amount of money Glen had become $3 less than that of Rael's. How much did Rael have in the end?
| |
Rael |
Glen |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ $27 |
|
| After |
1 u + $27 |
5 u |
The amount that Glen had remains unchanged.
If Glen had another $3, Rael and Glen would have the same amount in the end.
5 u + 3 = 1 u + 27
5 u - 1 u = 27 - 3
4 u = 27 - 3
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that Rael had in the end
= 1 u + 27
= 6 + 27
= $33
Answer(s): $33
