Julian and Henry have a total of $272. If Julian gives Henry $23, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Julian
- Henry
|
Julian |
Henry |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 23 |
1 u - 23 |
$272 |
Change |
- 23 |
+ 23 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$272 |
(a)
Total amount that Julian and Henry have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 272
1 u = 272 ÷ 2 = 136
Amount that Julian has at first
= 1 u + 23
= 136 + 23
= $159
Amount that Henry has at first
= 272 - 159
= $113
Answer(s): (a) $159; (b) $113