Fabian and Will have a total of $228. If Fabian gives Will $28, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Fabian
- Will
|
Fabian |
Will |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 28 |
1 u - 28 |
$228 |
Change |
- 28 |
+ 28 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$228 |
(a)
Total amount that Fabian and Will have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 228
1 u = 228 ÷ 2 = 114
Amount that Fabian has at first
= 1 u + 28
= 114 + 28
= $142
Amount that Will has at first
= 228 - 142
= $86
Answer(s): (a) $142; (b) $86