Brandon had 3 times as much money as Asher. After Asher's father gave Asher $22, the amount of money Brandon had become $4 less than that of Asher's. How much did Asher have in the end?
| |
Asher |
Brandon |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $22 |
|
| After |
1 u + $22 |
3 u |
The amount that Brandon had remains unchanged.
If Brandon had another $4, Asher and Brandon would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 4 = 1 u + 22
3 u - 1 u = 22 - 4
2 u = 22 - 4
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Amount that Asher had in the end
= 1 u + 22
= 9 + 22
= $31
Answer(s): $31
