Jeremy and Zeph have a total of $272. If Jeremy gives Zeph $47, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Jeremy
- Zeph
|
Jeremy |
Zeph |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 47 |
1 u - 47 |
$272 |
Change |
- 47 |
+ 47 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$272 |
(a)
Total amount that Jeremy and Zeph have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 272
1 u = 272 ÷ 2 = 136
Amount that Jeremy has at first
= 1 u + 47
= 136 + 47
= $183
Amount that Zeph has at first
= 272 - 183
= $89
Answer(s): (a) $183; (b) $89