Vaidev and Valen have a total of $196. If Vaidev gives Valen $44, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Vaidev
- Valen
|
Vaidev |
Valen |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 44 |
1 u - 44 |
$196 |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$196 |
(a)
Total amount that Vaidev and Valen have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 2 = 98
Amount that Vaidev has at first
= 1 u + 44
= 98 + 44
= $142
Amount that Valen has at first
= 196 - 142
= $54
Answer(s): (a) $142; (b) $54