Albert and Simon both received an allowance from their father. Albert initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Simon $42, and was left with
13 as much money as Simon. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
| |
Albert |
Simon |
Total |
| Before |
7x1 =
7 u |
13x1 =
13 u |
20x1 =
20 u |
| Change |
- 42 |
+ 42 |
|
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Albert gave to Simon
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 2 = 21
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 21
= $420
Answer(s): $420
