Henry and Charlie had a total of $139. Henry gave $19 to Charlie. In return, Charlie gave $25 to Henry. In the end, Henry had $15 more than Charlie. How much money did Henry have at first?
| |
Henry |
Charlie |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$139 |
| Change 1 |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $25 |
- $25 |
|
| After |
1 u + $15 |
1 u |
$139 |
Total amount that Henry and Charlie had
= 1 u + 1 u + $15
= 2 u + 15
2 u + 15 = 139
2 u = 139 - 15
2 u = 124
1 u = 124 ÷ 2 = 62
Amount that Henry had in the end
= 1 u + 15
= 62 + 15
= $77
Amount that Henry had at first
= 77 - 25 + 19
= $71
Answer(s): $71
