Tim and Ryan have a total of $244. If Tim gives Ryan $45, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tim
- Ryan
|
Tim |
Ryan |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 45 |
1 u - 45 |
$244 |
Change |
- 45 |
+ 45 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$244 |
(a)
Total amount that Tim and Ryan have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 244
1 u = 244 ÷ 2 = 122
Amount that Tim has at first
= 1 u + 45
= 122 + 45
= $167
Amount that Ryan has at first
= 244 - 167
= $77
Answer(s): (a) $167; (b) $77