Vincent had 3 times as much money as George. After George's father gave George $34, the amount of money Vincent had become $4 less than that of George's. How much did George have in the end?
| |
George |
Vincent |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $34 |
|
| After |
1 u + $34 |
3 u |
The amount that Vincent had remains unchanged.
If Vincent had another $4, George and Vincent would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 4 = 1 u + 34
3 u - 1 u = 34 - 4
2 u = 34 - 4
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Amount that George had in the end
= 1 u + 34
= 15 + 34
= $49
Answer(s): $49
