Howard and Glen had a total of $159. Howard gave $14 to Glen. In return, Glen gave $27 to Howard. In the end, Howard had $11 more than Glen. How much money did Howard have at first?
| |
Howard |
Glen |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$159 |
| Change 1 |
- $14 |
+ $14 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $27 |
- $27 |
|
| After |
1 u + $11 |
1 u |
$159 |
Total amount that Howard and Glen had
= 1 u + 1 u + $11
= 2 u + 11
2 u + 11 = 159
2 u = 159 - 11
2 u = 148
1 u = 148 ÷ 2 = 74
Amount that Howard had in the end
= 1 u + 11
= 74 + 11
= $85
Amount that Howard had at first
= 85 - 27 + 14
= $72
Answer(s): $72
