Tom and Michael have a total of $210. If Tom gives Michael $27, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tom
- Michael
|
Tom |
Michael |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 27 |
1 u - 27 |
$210 |
Change |
- 27 |
+ 27 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$210 |
(a)
Total amount that Tom and Michael have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 210
1 u = 210 ÷ 2 = 105
Amount that Tom has at first
= 1 u + 27
= 105 + 27
= $132
Amount that Michael has at first
= 210 - 132
= $78
Answer(s): (a) $132; (b) $78