Flynn and Ben have a total of $172. If Flynn gives Ben $47, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Flynn
- Ben
|
Flynn |
Ben |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 47 |
1 u - 47 |
$172 |
Change |
- 47 |
+ 47 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$172 |
(a)
Total amount that Flynn and Ben have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 172
1 u = 172 ÷ 2 = 86
Amount that Flynn has at first
= 1 u + 47
= 86 + 47
= $133
Amount that Ben has at first
= 172 - 133
= $39
Answer(s): (a) $133; (b) $39