Xavier and Flynn had a total of $199. Xavier gave $14 to Flynn. In return, Flynn gave $33 to Xavier. In the end, Xavier had $31 more than Flynn. How much money did Xavier have at first?
| |
Xavier |
Flynn |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$199 |
| Change 1 |
- $14 |
+ $14 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $33 |
- $33 |
|
| After |
1 u + $31 |
1 u |
$199 |
Total amount that Xavier and Flynn had
= 1 u + 1 u + $31
= 2 u + 31
2 u + 31 = 199
2 u = 199 - 31
2 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 2 = 84
Amount that Xavier had in the end
= 1 u + 31
= 84 + 31
= $115
Amount that Xavier had at first
= 115 - 33 + 14
= $96
Answer(s): $96
