Jenson and Daniel had a total of $187. Jenson gave $20 to Daniel. In return, Daniel gave $29 to Jenson. In the end, Jenson had $37 more than Daniel. How much money did Jenson have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Daniel |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$187 |
| Change 1 |
- $20 |
+ $20 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $29 |
- $29 |
|
| After |
1 u + $37 |
1 u |
$187 |
Total amount that Jenson and Daniel had
= 1 u + 1 u + $37
= 2 u + 37
2 u + 37 = 187
2 u = 187 - 37
2 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 2 = 75
Amount that Jenson had in the end
= 1 u + 37
= 75 + 37
= $112
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 112 - 29 + 20
= $103
Answer(s): $103
