Albert and Jack had a total of $109. Albert gave $17 to Jack. In return, Jack gave $29 to Albert. In the end, Albert had $27 more than Jack. How much money did Albert have at first?
| |
Albert |
Jack |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$109 |
| Change 1 |
- $17 |
+ $17 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $29 |
- $29 |
|
| After |
1 u + $27 |
1 u |
$109 |
Total amount that Albert and Jack had
= 1 u + 1 u + $27
= 2 u + 27
2 u + 27 = 109
2 u = 109 - 27
2 u = 82
1 u = 82 ÷ 2 = 41
Amount that Albert had in the end
= 1 u + 27
= 41 + 27
= $68
Amount that Albert had at first
= 68 - 29 + 17
= $56
Answer(s): $56
