Henry and Harry have a total of $146. If Henry gives Harry $29, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Henry
- Harry
|
Henry |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 29 |
1 u - 29 |
$146 |
Change |
- 29 |
+ 29 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$146 |
(a)
Total amount that Henry and Harry have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 146
1 u = 146 ÷ 2 = 73
Amount that Henry has at first
= 1 u + 29
= 73 + 29
= $102
Amount that Harry has at first
= 146 - 102
= $44
Answer(s): (a) $102; (b) $44