Ryan had 5 times as much money as Charlie. After Charlie's father gave Charlie $35, the amount of money Ryan had become $3 less than that of Charlie's. How much did Charlie have in the end?
| |
Charlie |
Ryan |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ $35 |
|
| After |
1 u + $35 |
5 u |
The amount that Ryan had remains unchanged.
If Ryan had another $3, Charlie and Ryan would have the same amount in the end.
5 u + 3 = 1 u + 35
5 u - 1 u = 35 - 3
4 u = 35 - 3
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Amount that Charlie had in the end
= 1 u + 35
= 8 + 35
= $43
Answer(s): $43
