Tim and Tommy have a total of $212. If Tim gives Tommy $38, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tim
- Tommy
|
Tim |
Tommy |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 38 |
1 u - 38 |
$212 |
Change |
- 38 |
+ 38 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$212 |
(a)
Total amount that Tim and Tommy have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 212
1 u = 212 ÷ 2 = 106
Amount that Tim has at first
= 1 u + 38
= 106 + 38
= $144
Amount that Tommy has at first
= 212 - 144
= $68
Answer(s): (a) $144; (b) $68