Zeph and Caden had a total of $105. Zeph gave $14 to Caden. In return, Caden gave $23 to Zeph. In the end, Zeph had $11 more than Caden. How much money did Zeph have at first?
| |
Zeph |
Caden |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$105 |
| Change 1 |
- $14 |
+ $14 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $23 |
- $23 |
|
| After |
1 u + $11 |
1 u |
$105 |
Total amount that Zeph and Caden had
= 1 u + 1 u + $11
= 2 u + 11
2 u + 11 = 105
2 u = 105 - 11
2 u = 94
1 u = 94 ÷ 2 = 47
Amount that Zeph had in the end
= 1 u + 11
= 47 + 11
= $58
Amount that Zeph had at first
= 58 - 23 + 14
= $49
Answer(s): $49
