Perry and Tommy have a total of $244. If Perry gives Tommy $13, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Perry
- Tommy
|
Perry |
Tommy |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 13 |
1 u - 13 |
$244 |
Change |
- 13 |
+ 13 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$244 |
(a)
Total amount that Perry and Tommy have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 244
1 u = 244 ÷ 2 = 122
Amount that Perry has at first
= 1 u + 13
= 122 + 13
= $135
Amount that Tommy has at first
= 244 - 135
= $109
Answer(s): (a) $135; (b) $109