Japheth and Jack have a total of $268. If Japheth gives Jack $25, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Japheth
- Jack
|
Japheth |
Jack |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 25 |
1 u - 25 |
$268 |
Change |
- 25 |
+ 25 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$268 |
(a)
Total amount that Japheth and Jack have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 268
1 u = 268 ÷ 2 = 134
Amount that Japheth has at first
= 1 u + 25
= 134 + 25
= $159
Amount that Jack has at first
= 268 - 159
= $109
Answer(s): (a) $159; (b) $109