Sam and Rael have a total of $300. If Sam gives Rael $29, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Sam
- Rael
|
Sam |
Rael |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 29 |
1 u - 29 |
$300 |
Change |
- 29 |
+ 29 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$300 |
(a)
Total amount that Sam and Rael have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 2 = 150
Amount that Sam has at first
= 1 u + 29
= 150 + 29
= $179
Amount that Rael has at first
= 300 - 179
= $121
Answer(s): (a) $179; (b) $121