Wesley and Mark have a total of $262. If Wesley gives Mark $42, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Wesley
- Mark
|
Wesley |
Mark |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 42 |
1 u - 42 |
$262 |
Change |
- 42 |
+ 42 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$262 |
(a)
Total amount that Wesley and Mark have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 262
1 u = 262 ÷ 2 = 131
Amount that Wesley has at first
= 1 u + 42
= 131 + 42
= $173
Amount that Mark has at first
= 262 - 173
= $89
Answer(s): (a) $173; (b) $89