Flynn and Ryan have a total of $126. If Flynn gives Ryan $45, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Flynn
- Ryan
|
Flynn |
Ryan |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 45 |
1 u - 45 |
$126 |
Change |
- 45 |
+ 45 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$126 |
(a)
Total amount that Flynn and Ryan have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 2 = 63
Amount that Flynn has at first
= 1 u + 45
= 63 + 45
= $108
Amount that Ryan has at first
= 126 - 108
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $108; (b) $18