Fred and Charlie have a total of $106. If Fred gives Charlie $19, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Fred
- Charlie
|
Fred |
Charlie |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 19 |
1 u - 19 |
$106 |
Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$106 |
(a)
Total amount that Fred and Charlie have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 106
1 u = 106 ÷ 2 = 53
Amount that Fred has at first
= 1 u + 19
= 53 + 19
= $72
Amount that Charlie has at first
= 106 - 72
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $72; (b) $34