Gabriel and Michael have a total of $300. If Gabriel gives Michael $39, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Gabriel
- Michael
|
Gabriel |
Michael |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 39 |
1 u - 39 |
$300 |
Change |
- 39 |
+ 39 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$300 |
(a)
Total amount that Gabriel and Michael have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 2 = 150
Amount that Gabriel has at first
= 1 u + 39
= 150 + 39
= $189
Amount that Michael has at first
= 300 - 189
= $111
Answer(s): (a) $189; (b) $111