Cody had 3 times as much money as Flynn. After Flynn's father gave Flynn $23, the amount of money Cody had become $5 less than that of Flynn's. How much did Flynn have in the end?
| |
Flynn |
Cody |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $23 |
|
| After |
1 u + $23 |
3 u |
The amount that Cody had remains unchanged.
If Cody had another $5, Flynn and Cody would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 23
3 u - 1 u = 23 - 5
2 u = 23 - 5
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Amount that Flynn had in the end
= 1 u + 23
= 9 + 23
= $32
Answer(s): $32
