Sean and Fred have a total of $122. If Sean gives Fred $12, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Sean
- Fred
|
Sean |
Fred |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 12 |
1 u - 12 |
$122 |
Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$122 |
(a)
Total amount that Sean and Fred have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 122
1 u = 122 ÷ 2 = 61
Amount that Sean has at first
= 1 u + 12
= 61 + 12
= $73
Amount that Fred has at first
= 122 - 73
= $49
Answer(s): (a) $73; (b) $49