Simon and Elijah both received an allowance from their father. Simon initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Elijah $21, and was left with
14 as much money as Elijah. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
|
Simon |
Elijah |
Total |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
13x1 = 13 u |
20x1 = 20 u |
Change |
- 21 |
+ 21 |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
4x4 = 16 u |
5x4 = 20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Simon gave to Elijah
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 3 = 7
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 7
= $140
Answer(s): $140