Jenson and Reggie have a total of $242. If Jenson gives Reggie $15, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Jenson
- Reggie
|
Jenson |
Reggie |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 15 |
1 u - 15 |
$242 |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$242 |
(a)
Total amount that Jenson and Reggie have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 242
1 u = 242 ÷ 2 = 121
Amount that Jenson has at first
= 1 u + 15
= 121 + 15
= $136
Amount that Reggie has at first
= 242 - 136
= $106
Answer(s): (a) $136; (b) $106