Paul had 3 times as much money as Neave. After Neave's father gave Neave $33, the amount of money Paul had become $5 less than that of Neave's. How much did Neave have in the end?
| |
Neave |
Paul |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $33 |
|
| After |
1 u + $33 |
3 u |
The amount that Paul had remains unchanged.
If Paul had another $5, Neave and Paul would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 5 = 1 u + 33
3 u - 1 u = 33 - 5
2 u = 33 - 5
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Amount that Neave had in the end
= 1 u + 33
= 14 + 33
= $47
Answer(s): $47
