Tom and Brandon had a total of $114. Tom gave $17 to Brandon. In return, Brandon gave $33 to Tom. In the end, Tom had $16 more than Brandon. How much money did Tom have at first?
| |
Tom |
Brandon |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$114 |
| Change 1 |
- $17 |
+ $17 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $33 |
- $33 |
|
| After |
1 u + $16 |
1 u |
$114 |
Total amount that Tom and Brandon had
= 1 u + 1 u + $16
= 2 u + 16
2 u + 16 = 114
2 u = 114 - 16
2 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 2 = 49
Amount that Tom had in the end
= 1 u + 16
= 49 + 16
= $65
Amount that Tom had at first
= 65 - 33 + 17
= $49
Answer(s): $49
