Peter and Vaidev have a total of $130. If Peter gives Vaidev $24, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Peter
- Vaidev
|
Peter |
Vaidev |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 24 |
1 u - 24 |
$130 |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$130 |
(a)
Total amount that Peter and Vaidev have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 2 = 65
Amount that Peter has at first
= 1 u + 24
= 65 + 24
= $89
Amount that Vaidev has at first
= 130 - 89
= $41
Answer(s): (a) $89; (b) $41