Julian and Bryan had a total of $183. Julian gave $13 to Bryan. In return, Bryan gave $37 to Julian. In the end, Julian had $15 more than Bryan. How much money did Julian have at first?
| |
Julian |
Bryan |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$183 |
| Change 1 |
- $13 |
+ $13 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $37 |
- $37 |
|
| After |
1 u + $15 |
1 u |
$183 |
Total amount that Julian and Bryan had
= 1 u + 1 u + $15
= 2 u + 15
2 u + 15 = 183
2 u = 183 - 15
2 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 2 = 84
Amount that Julian had in the end
= 1 u + 15
= 84 + 15
= $99
Amount that Julian had at first
= 99 - 37 + 13
= $75
Answer(s): $75
