Reggie and John have a total of $186. If Reggie gives John $37, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Reggie
- John
|
Reggie |
John |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 37 |
1 u - 37 |
$186 |
Change |
- 37 |
+ 37 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$186 |
(a)
Total amount that Reggie and John have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 186
1 u = 186 ÷ 2 = 93
Amount that Reggie has at first
= 1 u + 37
= 93 + 37
= $130
Amount that John has at first
= 186 - 130
= $56
Answer(s): (a) $130; (b) $56