Oscar had 3 times as much money as Howard. After Howard's father gave Howard $38, the amount of money Oscar had become $4 less than that of Howard's. How much did Howard have in the end?
| |
Howard |
Oscar |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $38 |
|
| After |
1 u + $38 |
3 u |
The amount that Oscar had remains unchanged.
If Oscar had another $4, Howard and Oscar would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 4 = 1 u + 38
3 u - 1 u = 38 - 4
2 u = 38 - 4
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Amount that Howard had in the end
= 1 u + 38
= 17 + 38
= $55
Answer(s): $55
