Pierre and Caden have a total of $152. If Pierre gives Caden $44, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Pierre
- Caden
|
Pierre |
Caden |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 44 |
1 u - 44 |
$152 |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$152 |
(a)
Total amount that Pierre and Caden have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 152
1 u = 152 ÷ 2 = 76
Amount that Pierre has at first
= 1 u + 44
= 76 + 44
= $120
Amount that Caden has at first
= 152 - 120
= $32
Answer(s): (a) $120; (b) $32