Luis had 3 times as much money as Jenson. After Jenson's father gave Jenson $28, the amount of money Luis had become $6 less than that of Jenson's. How much did Jenson have in the end?
| |
Jenson |
Luis |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $28 |
|
| After |
1 u + $28 |
3 u |
The amount that Luis had remains unchanged.
If Luis had another $6, Jenson and Luis would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 6 = 1 u + 28
3 u - 1 u = 28 - 6
2 u = 28 - 6
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Amount that Jenson had in the end
= 1 u + 28
= 11 + 28
= $39
Answer(s): $39
