Howard and Gabriel had a total of $129. Howard gave $14 to Gabriel. In return, Gabriel gave $30 to Howard. In the end, Howard had $17 more than Gabriel. How much money did Howard have at first?
| |
Howard |
Gabriel |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$129 |
| Change 1 |
- $14 |
+ $14 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $30 |
- $30 |
|
| After |
1 u + $17 |
1 u |
$129 |
Total amount that Howard and Gabriel had
= 1 u + 1 u + $17
= 2 u + 17
2 u + 17 = 129
2 u = 129 - 17
2 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 2 = 56
Amount that Howard had in the end
= 1 u + 17
= 56 + 17
= $73
Amount that Howard had at first
= 73 - 30 + 14
= $57
Answer(s): $57
