Jeremy and Reggie have a total of $198. If Jeremy gives Reggie $16, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Jeremy
- Reggie
|
Jeremy |
Reggie |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 16 |
1 u - 16 |
$198 |
Change |
- 16 |
+ 16 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$198 |
(a)
Total amount that Jeremy and Reggie have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 198
1 u = 198 ÷ 2 = 99
Amount that Jeremy has at first
= 1 u + 16
= 99 + 16
= $115
Amount that Reggie has at first
= 198 - 115
= $83
Answer(s): (a) $115; (b) $83