Lee had 3 times as much money as Oscar. After Oscar's father gave Oscar $34, the amount of money Lee had become $6 less than that of Oscar's. How much did Oscar have in the end?
| |
Oscar |
Lee |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $34 |
|
| After |
1 u + $34 |
3 u |
The amount that Lee had remains unchanged.
If Lee had another $6, Oscar and Lee would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 6 = 1 u + 34
3 u - 1 u = 34 - 6
2 u = 34 - 6
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Amount that Oscar had in the end
= 1 u + 34
= 14 + 34
= $48
Answer(s): $48
