Bobby and Sam both received an allowance from their father. Bobby initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Sam $6, and was left with
14 as much money as Sam. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
|
Bobby |
Sam |
Total |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
13x1 = 13 u |
20x1 = 20 u |
Change |
- 6 |
+ 6 |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
4x4 = 16 u |
5x4 = 20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Bobby gave to Sam
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 2
= $40
Answer(s): $40