Sam had 5 times as much money as Ken. After Ken's father gave Ken $37, the amount of money Sam had become $5 less than that of Ken's. How much did Ken have in the end?
| |
Ken |
Sam |
| Before |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ $37 |
|
| After |
1 u + $37 |
5 u |
The amount that Sam had remains unchanged.
If Sam had another $5, Ken and Sam would have the same amount in the end.
5 u + 5 = 1 u + 37
5 u - 1 u = 37 - 5
4 u = 37 - 5
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Amount that Ken had in the end
= 1 u + 37
= 8 + 37
= $45
Answer(s): $45
