Justin and Bobby have a total of $196. If Justin gives Bobby $12, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Justin
- Bobby
|
Justin |
Bobby |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 12 |
1 u - 12 |
$196 |
Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$196 |
(a)
Total amount that Justin and Bobby have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 2 = 98
Amount that Justin has at first
= 1 u + 12
= 98 + 12
= $110
Amount that Bobby has at first
= 196 - 110
= $86
Answer(s): (a) $110; (b) $86