Rael and Archie have a total of $232. If Rael gives Archie $49, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Rael
- Archie
|
Rael |
Archie |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 49 |
1 u - 49 |
$232 |
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$232 |
(a)
Total amount that Rael and Archie have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 232
1 u = 232 ÷ 2 = 116
Amount that Rael has at first
= 1 u + 49
= 116 + 49
= $165
Amount that Archie has at first
= 232 - 165
= $67
Answer(s): (a) $165; (b) $67