Zeph had 4 times as much money as Simon. After Simon's father gave Simon $36, the amount of money Zeph had become $6 less than that of Simon's. How much did Simon have in the end?
| |
Simon |
Zeph |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $36 |
|
| After |
1 u + $36 |
4 u |
The amount that Zeph had remains unchanged.
If Zeph had another $6, Simon and Zeph would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 6 = 1 u + 36
4 u - 1 u = 36 - 6
3 u = 36 - 6
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Amount that Simon had in the end
= 1 u + 36
= 10 + 36
= $46
Answer(s): $46
