Question

Paul has $22 more than Shane.If Shane gave Paul another$2,Paul would have 3 times as much money as Shane How much money does each have at present?

Answer 1

Answer:

Shane has $10, and Paul has $22

Step-by-step explanation:

22+2=24

3 times more than shane

24/3=8

8+2=10

24-2=22

Answer 2

Answer:

let shane has x so pual has x+22

after giving 2 to paul

shane has x-2 and paul has x+24

ATQ. x+24=3(x-2)

therefore x=15

so shane has 15 and paul has 37