Oscar had 5 times as much money as Paul. After Paul's father gave Paul $26, the amount of money Oscar had become $6 less than that of Paul's. How much did Paul have in the end?
| |
Paul |
Oscar |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ $26 |
|
| After |
1 u + $26 |
5 u |
The amount that Oscar had remains unchanged.
If Oscar had another $6, Paul and Oscar would have the same amount in the end.
5 u + 6 = 1 u + 26
5 u - 1 u = 26 - 6
4 u = 26 - 6
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount that Paul had in the end
= 1 u + 26
= 5 + 26
= $31
Answer(s): $31
