Caden had 3 times as much money as Ian. After Ian's father gave Ian $39, the amount of money Caden had become $5 less than that of Ian's. How much did Ian have in the end?
| |
Ian |
Caden |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $39 |
|
| After |
1 u + $39 |
3 u |
The amount that Caden had remains unchanged.
If Caden had another $5, Ian and Caden would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 39
3 u - 1 u = 39 - 5
2 u = 39 - 5
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Amount that Ian had in the end
= 1 u + 39
= 17 + 39
= $56
Answer(s): $56
