Henry and Ivan have a total of $100. If Henry gives Ivan $16, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Henry
- Ivan
|
Henry |
Ivan |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 16 |
1 u - 16 |
$100 |
Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$100 |
(a)
Total amount that Henry and Ivan have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 2 = 50
Amount that Henry has at first
= 1 u + 16
= 50 + 16
= $66
Amount that Ivan has at first
= 100 - 66
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $66; (b) $34