Tim and Seth have a total of $294. If Tim gives Seth $15, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tim
- Seth
|
Tim |
Seth |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 15 |
1 u - 15 |
$294 |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$294 |
(a)
Total amount that Tim and Seth have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 294
1 u = 294 ÷ 2 = 147
Amount that Tim has at first
= 1 u + 15
= 147 + 15
= $162
Amount that Seth has at first
= 294 - 162
= $132
Answer(s): (a) $162; (b) $132