Paul and Ben had a total of $134. Paul gave $17 to Ben. In return, Ben gave $26 to Paul. In the end, Paul had $26 more than Ben. How much money did Paul have at first?
| |
Paul |
Ben |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$134 |
| Change 1 |
- $17 |
+ $17 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $26 |
- $26 |
|
| After |
1 u + $26 |
1 u |
$134 |
Total amount that Paul and Ben had
= 1 u + 1 u + $26
= 2 u + 26
2 u + 26 = 134
2 u = 134 - 26
2 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 2 = 54
Amount that Paul had in the end
= 1 u + 26
= 54 + 26
= $80
Amount that Paul had at first
= 80 - 26 + 17
= $71
Answer(s): $71
