Tommy and Neave have a total of $266. If Tommy gives Neave $23, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tommy
- Neave
|
Tommy |
Neave |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 23 |
1 u - 23 |
$266 |
Change |
- 23 |
+ 23 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$266 |
(a)
Total amount that Tommy and Neave have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 266
1 u = 266 ÷ 2 = 133
Amount that Tommy has at first
= 1 u + 23
= 133 + 23
= $156
Amount that Neave has at first
= 266 - 156
= $110
Answer(s): (a) $156; (b) $110