Fred had 5 times as much money as Elijah. After Elijah's father gave Elijah $22, the amount of money Fred had become $6 less than that of Elijah's. How much did Elijah have in the end?
| |
Elijah |
Fred |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ $22 |
|
| After |
1 u + $22 |
5 u |
The amount that Fred had remains unchanged.
If Fred had another $6, Elijah and Fred would have the same amount in the end.
5 u + 6 = 1 u + 22
5 u - 1 u = 22 - 6
4 u = 22 - 6
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Amount that Elijah had in the end
= 1 u + 22
= 4 + 22
= $26
Answer(s): $26
