Gabriel and Jeremy had a total of $193. Gabriel gave $12 to Jeremy. In return, Jeremy gave $35 to Gabriel. In the end, Gabriel had $31 more than Jeremy. How much money did Gabriel have at first?
| |
Gabriel |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$193 |
| Change 1 |
- $12 |
+ $12 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $35 |
- $35 |
|
| After |
1 u + $31 |
1 u |
$193 |
Total amount that Gabriel and Jeremy had
= 1 u + 1 u + $31
= 2 u + 31
2 u + 31 = 193
2 u = 193 - 31
2 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 2 = 81
Amount that Gabriel had in the end
= 1 u + 31
= 81 + 31
= $112
Amount that Gabriel had at first
= 112 - 35 + 12
= $89
Answer(s): $89
