Math question : josh had $10 more than Carly, so he gave carly half of his money. Then Carly had more money than josh, so she gave Josh $4. Then they both had $13. How much money did each person start?

Josh had $18 and Carly had $8.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Josh had $10 more than Carly.

Josh gave Carly half of his money, then Carly had more money than josh, so she gave Josh $4. Then they both had $13.

Question asked:

How much money did each person start?

Solution:

Let Carly start with money be

Then, Josh start with =

According to question:

For Josh :  

Subtracting both sides by 9,

Multiplying both sides by 2,

Carly start with money be = $8

Josh start with = = 8 + 10 = $18

Therefore, at starting, Josh had $18 and Carly had $8.

its 60

4 x 12 = 48

3 x 4 = 12

48 + 12 = 60

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