Elijah had 3 times as much money as Wesley. After Wesley's father gave Wesley $29, the amount of money Elijah had become $5 less than that of Wesley's. How much did Wesley have in the end?
| |
Wesley |
Elijah |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $29 |
|
| After |
1 u + $29 |
3 u |
The amount that Elijah had remains unchanged.
If Elijah had another $5, Wesley and Elijah would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 29
3 u - 1 u = 29 - 5
2 u = 29 - 5
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Amount that Wesley had in the end
= 1 u + 29
= 12 + 29
= $41
Answer(s): $41
