Neave and Tom have a total of $156. If Neave gives Tom $29, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Neave
- Tom
|
Neave |
Tom |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 29 |
1 u - 29 |
$156 |
Change |
- 29 |
+ 29 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$156 |
(a)
Total amount that Neave and Tom have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 156
1 u = 156 ÷ 2 = 78
Amount that Neave has at first
= 1 u + 29
= 78 + 29
= $107
Amount that Tom has at first
= 156 - 107
= $49
Answer(s): (a) $107; (b) $49