Asher and Howard had a total of $126. Asher gave $19 to Howard. In return, Howard gave $30 to Asher. In the end, Asher had $26 more than Howard. How much money did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher |
Howard |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$126 |
| Change 1 |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $30 |
- $30 |
|
| After |
1 u + $26 |
1 u |
$126 |
Total amount that Asher and Howard had
= 1 u + 1 u + $26
= 2 u + 26
2 u + 26 = 126
2 u = 126 - 26
2 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 2 = 50
Amount that Asher had in the end
= 1 u + 26
= 50 + 26
= $76
Amount that Asher had at first
= 76 - 30 + 19
= $65
Answer(s): $65
