Lee and Luke have a total of $162. If Lee gives Luke $26, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Lee
- Luke
|
Lee |
Luke |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 26 |
1 u - 26 |
$162 |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$162 |
(a)
Total amount that Lee and Luke have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 2 = 81
Amount that Lee has at first
= 1 u + 26
= 81 + 26
= $107
Amount that Luke has at first
= 162 - 107
= $55
Answer(s): (a) $107; (b) $55