Billy had 4 times as much money as Valen. After Valen's father gave Valen $22, the amount of money Billy had become $4 less than that of Valen's. How much did Valen have in the end?
| |
Valen |
Billy |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $22 |
|
| After |
1 u + $22 |
4 u |
The amount that Billy had remains unchanged.
If Billy had another $4, Valen and Billy would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 4 = 1 u + 22
4 u - 1 u = 22 - 4
3 u = 22 - 4
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Amount that Valen had in the end
= 1 u + 22
= 6 + 22
= $28
Answer(s): $28
