Archie and Daniel have a total of $298. If Archie gives Daniel $49, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Archie
- Daniel
|
Archie |
Daniel |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 49 |
1 u - 49 |
$298 |
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$298 |
(a)
Total amount that Archie and Daniel have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 298
1 u = 298 ÷ 2 = 149
Amount that Archie has at first
= 1 u + 49
= 149 + 49
= $198
Amount that Daniel has at first
= 298 - 198
= $100
Answer(s): (a) $198; (b) $100