Henry and Xavier had a total of $197. Henry gave $13 to Xavier. In return, Xavier gave $25 to Henry. In the end, Henry had $27 more than Xavier. How much money did Henry have at first?
| |
Henry |
Xavier |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$197 |
| Change 1 |
- $13 |
+ $13 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $25 |
- $25 |
|
| After |
1 u + $27 |
1 u |
$197 |
Total amount that Henry and Xavier had
= 1 u + 1 u + $27
= 2 u + 27
2 u + 27 = 197
2 u = 197 - 27
2 u = 170
1 u = 170 ÷ 2 = 85
Amount that Henry had in the end
= 1 u + 27
= 85 + 27
= $112
Amount that Henry had at first
= 112 - 25 + 13
= $100
Answer(s): $100
