Pierre and Daniel have a total of $134. If Pierre gives Daniel $44, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Pierre
- Daniel
|
Pierre |
Daniel |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 44 |
1 u - 44 |
$134 |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$134 |
(a)
Total amount that Pierre and Daniel have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 134
1 u = 134 ÷ 2 = 67
Amount that Pierre has at first
= 1 u + 44
= 67 + 44
= $111
Amount that Daniel has at first
= 134 - 111
= $23
Answer(s): (a) $111; (b) $23