Zane and Vincent had a total of $141. Zane gave $19 to Vincent. In return, Vincent gave $27 to Zane. In the end, Zane had $35 more than Vincent. How much money did Zane have at first?
| |
Zane |
Vincent |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$141 |
| Change 1 |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $27 |
- $27 |
|
| After |
1 u + $35 |
1 u |
$141 |
Total amount that Zane and Vincent had
= 1 u + 1 u + $35
= 2 u + 35
2 u + 35 = 141
2 u = 141 - 35
2 u = 106
1 u = 106 ÷ 2 = 53
Amount that Zane had in the end
= 1 u + 35
= 53 + 35
= $88
Amount that Zane had at first
= 88 - 27 + 19
= $80
Answer(s): $80
