Fred and Julian have a total of $220. If Fred gives Julian $50, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Fred
- Julian
|
Fred |
Julian |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 50 |
1 u - 50 |
$220 |
Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$220 |
(a)
Total amount that Fred and Julian have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 220
1 u = 220 ÷ 2 = 110
Amount that Fred has at first
= 1 u + 50
= 110 + 50
= $160
Amount that Julian has at first
= 220 - 160
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $160; (b) $60