Jack and Sean have a total of $200. If Jack gives Sean $27, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Jack
- Sean
|
Jack |
Sean |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 27 |
1 u - 27 |
$200 |
Change |
- 27 |
+ 27 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$200 |
(a)
Total amount that Jack and Sean have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 2 = 100
Amount that Jack has at first
= 1 u + 27
= 100 + 27
= $127
Amount that Sean has at first
= 200 - 127
= $73
Answer(s): (a) $127; (b) $73