Julan had $40 more then Ricky. If Julian gives Ricky $60, Ricky will have twice as much as Julian

Question

Julian has $40 more then Ricky. Julian gives Ricky $60. Now Ricky has twice as much as Julian. What does Julian have?

 

Answer 1

 

J = R+40

 

2(J-60) = R+60

 

2J - 120 = R+60

 

2J = R+60+120 = R+180

 

2(R+40) = R+180

 

2R+ 80  = R+180

 

2R+80 - R = 180

 

R+80 = 180

 

R=100

 

Ricky has 100, Julian has 140.

Julian gives 60 to Ricky.

Then Ricky has 160 and Julian has 80 which is twice as much.