Wesley and Luke had a total of $107. Wesley gave $13 to Luke. In return, Luke gave $26 to Wesley. In the end, Wesley had $13 more than Luke. How much money did Wesley have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Luke |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$107 |
| Change 1 |
- $13 |
+ $13 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $26 |
- $26 |
|
| After |
1 u + $13 |
1 u |
$107 |
Total amount that Wesley and Luke had
= 1 u + 1 u + $13
= 2 u + 13
2 u + 13 = 107
2 u = 107 - 13
2 u = 94
1 u = 94 ÷ 2 = 47
Amount that Wesley had in the end
= 1 u + 13
= 47 + 13
= $60
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 60 - 26 + 13
= $47
Answer(s): $47
