Daniel and Japheth had a total of $144. Daniel gave $18 to Japheth. In return, Japheth gave $32 to Daniel. In the end, Daniel had $26 more than Japheth. How much money did Daniel have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Japheth |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$144 |
| Change 1 |
- $18 |
+ $18 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $32 |
- $32 |
|
| After |
1 u + $26 |
1 u |
$144 |
Total amount that Daniel and Japheth had
= 1 u + 1 u + $26
= 2 u + 26
2 u + 26 = 144
2 u = 144 - 26
2 u = 118
1 u = 118 ÷ 2 = 59
Amount that Daniel had in the end
= 1 u + 26
= 59 + 26
= $85
Amount that Daniel had at first
= 85 - 32 + 18
= $71
Answer(s): $71
