Eric and Valen have a total of $138. If Eric gives Valen $46, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Eric
- Valen
|
Eric |
Valen |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 46 |
1 u - 46 |
$138 |
Change |
- 46 |
+ 46 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$138 |
(a)
Total amount that Eric and Valen have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 138
1 u = 138 ÷ 2 = 69
Amount that Eric has at first
= 1 u + 46
= 69 + 46
= $115
Amount that Valen has at first
= 138 - 115
= $23
Answer(s): (a) $115; (b) $23