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
