Warren and Caden had a total of $132. Warren gave $14 to Caden. In return, Caden gave $34 to Warren. In the end, Warren had $32 more than Caden. How much money did Warren have at first?
| |
Warren |
Caden |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$132 |
| Change 1 |
- $14 |
+ $14 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $34 |
- $34 |
|
| After |
1 u + $32 |
1 u |
$132 |
Total amount that Warren and Caden had
= 1 u + 1 u + $32
= 2 u + 32
2 u + 32 = 132
2 u = 132 - 32
2 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 2 = 50
Amount that Warren had in the end
= 1 u + 32
= 50 + 32
= $82
Amount that Warren had at first
= 82 - 34 + 14
= $62
Answer(s): $62
