Wesley and Oscar have a total of $232. If Wesley gives Oscar $24, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Wesley
- Oscar
|
Wesley |
Oscar |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 24 |
1 u - 24 |
$232 |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$232 |
(a)
Total amount that Wesley and Oscar have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 2 = 116
Amount that Wesley has at first
= 1 u + 24
= 116 + 24
= $140
Amount that Oscar has at first
= 232 - 140
= $92
Answer(s): (a) $140; (b) $92