Luke had 5 times as much money as Rael. After Rael's father gave Rael $40, the amount of money Luke had become $4 less than that of Rael's. How much did Rael have in the end?
| |
Rael |
Luke |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ $40 |
|
| After |
1 u + $40 |
5 u |
The amount that Luke had remains unchanged.
If Luke had another $4, Rael and Luke would have the same amount in the end.
5 u + 4 = 1 u + 40
5 u - 1 u = 40 - 4
4 u = 40 - 4
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Amount that Rael had in the end
= 1 u + 40
= 9 + 40
= $49
Answer(s): $49
