Pierre had 4 times as much money as Lee. After Lee's father gave Lee $37, the amount of money Pierre had become $4 less than that of Lee's. How much did Lee have in the end?
| |
Lee |
Pierre |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $37 |
|
| After |
1 u + $37 |
4 u |
The amount that Pierre had remains unchanged.
If Pierre had another $4, Lee and Pierre would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 4 = 1 u + 37
4 u - 1 u = 37 - 4
3 u = 37 - 4
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Amount that Lee had in the end
= 1 u + 37
= 11 + 37
= $48
Answer(s): $48
