Valen had 3 times as much money as Tim. After Tim's father gave Tim $22, the amount of money Valen had become $6 less than that of Tim's. How much did Tim have in the end?
| |
Tim |
Valen |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ $22 |
|
| After |
1 u + $22 |
3 u |
The amount that Valen had remains unchanged.
If Valen had another $6, Tim and Valen would have the same amount in the end.
3 u + 6 = 1 u + 22
3 u - 1 u = 22 - 6
2 u = 22 - 6
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Amount that Tim had in the end
= 1 u + 22
= 8 + 22
= $30
Answer(s): $30
