Vaidev had 4 times as much money as Paul. After Paul's father gave Paul $33, the amount of money Vaidev had become $6 less than that of Paul's. How much did Paul have in the end?
| |
Paul |
Vaidev |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $33 |
|
| After |
1 u + $33 |
4 u |
The amount that Vaidev had remains unchanged.
If Vaidev had another $6, Paul and Vaidev would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 6 = 1 u + 33
4 u - 1 u = 33 - 6
3 u = 33 - 6
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that Paul had in the end
= 1 u + 33
= 9 + 33
= $42
Answer(s): $42
