Seth and Sean had a total of $106. Seth gave $16 to Sean. In return, Sean gave $26 to Seth. In the end, Seth had $12 more than Sean. How much money did Seth have at first?
| |
Seth |
Sean |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$106 |
| Change 1 |
- $16 |
+ $16 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $26 |
- $26 |
|
| After |
1 u + $12 |
1 u |
$106 |
Total amount that Seth and Sean had
= 1 u + 1 u + $12
= 2 u + 12
2 u + 12 = 106
2 u = 106 - 12
2 u = 94
1 u = 94 ÷ 2 = 47
Amount that Seth had in the end
= 1 u + 12
= 47 + 12
= $59
Amount that Seth had at first
= 59 - 26 + 16
= $49
Answer(s): $49
