Daniel and Simon have a total of $260. If Daniel gives Simon $23, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Daniel
- Simon
|
Daniel |
Simon |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 23 |
1 u - 23 |
$260 |
Change |
- 23 |
+ 23 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$260 |
(a)
Total amount that Daniel and Simon have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 260
1 u = 260 ÷ 2 = 130
Amount that Daniel has at first
= 1 u + 23
= 130 + 23
= $153
Amount that Simon has at first
= 260 - 153
= $107
Answer(s): (a) $153; (b) $107