Paul and Will have a total of $232. If Paul gives Will $45, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Paul
- Will
|
Paul |
Will |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 45 |
1 u - 45 |
$232 |
Change |
- 45 |
+ 45 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$232 |
(a)
Total amount that Paul and Will have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 2 = 116
Amount that Paul has at first
= 1 u + 45
= 116 + 45
= $161
Amount that Will has at first
= 232 - 161
= $71
Answer(s): (a) $161; (b) $71