Ben and Paul have a total of $226. If Ben gives Paul $24, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Ben
- Paul
|
Ben |
Paul |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 24 |
1 u - 24 |
$226 |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$226 |
(a)
Total amount that Ben and Paul have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 226
1 u = 226 ÷ 2 = 113
Amount that Ben has at first
= 1 u + 24
= 113 + 24
= $137
Amount that Paul has at first
= 226 - 137
= $89
Answer(s): (a) $137; (b) $89