Billy and Brandon have a total of $226. If Billy gives Brandon $41, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Billy
- Brandon
|
Billy |
Brandon |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 41 |
1 u - 41 |
$226 |
Change |
- 41 |
+ 41 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$226 |
(a)
Total amount that Billy and Brandon have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 226
1 u = 226 ÷ 2 = 113
Amount that Billy has at first
= 1 u + 41
= 113 + 41
= $154
Amount that Brandon has at first
= 226 - 154
= $72
Answer(s): (a) $154; (b) $72