Fabian and Wesley had a total of $166. Fabian gave $17 to Wesley. In return, Wesley gave $29 to Fabian. In the end, Fabian had $36 more than Wesley. How much money did Fabian have at first?
| |
Fabian |
Wesley |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$166 |
| Change 1 |
- $17 |
+ $17 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $29 |
- $29 |
|
| After |
1 u + $36 |
1 u |
$166 |
Total amount that Fabian and Wesley had
= 1 u + 1 u + $36
= 2 u + 36
2 u + 36 = 166
2 u = 166 - 36
2 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 2 = 65
Amount that Fabian had in the end
= 1 u + 36
= 65 + 36
= $101
Amount that Fabian had at first
= 101 - 29 + 17
= $89
Answer(s): $89
