Jenson and Warren had a total of $180. Jenson gave $19 to Warren. In return, Warren gave $25 to Jenson. In the end, Jenson had $14 more than Warren. How much money did Jenson have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Warren |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$180 |
| Change 1 |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $25 |
- $25 |
|
| After |
1 u + $14 |
1 u |
$180 |
Total amount that Jenson and Warren had
= 1 u + 1 u + $14
= 2 u + 14
2 u + 14 = 180
2 u = 180 - 14
2 u = 166
1 u = 166 ÷ 2 = 83
Amount that Jenson had in the end
= 1 u + 14
= 83 + 14
= $97
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 97 - 25 + 19
= $91
Answer(s): $91
