Warren and Fabian have a total of $232. If Warren gives Fabian $46, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Warren
- Fabian
|
Warren |
Fabian |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 46 |
1 u - 46 |
$232 |
Change |
- 46 |
+ 46 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$232 |
(a)
Total amount that Warren and Fabian have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 2 = 116
Amount that Warren has at first
= 1 u + 46
= 116 + 46
= $162
Amount that Fabian has at first
= 232 - 162
= $70
Answer(s): (a) $162; (b) $70