Albert and Flynn have a total of $118. If Albert gives Flynn $14, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Albert
- Flynn
|
Albert |
Flynn |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 14 |
1 u - 14 |
$118 |
Change |
- 14 |
+ 14 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$118 |
(a)
Total amount that Albert and Flynn have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 118
1 u = 118 ÷ 2 = 59
Amount that Albert has at first
= 1 u + 14
= 59 + 14
= $73
Amount that Flynn has at first
= 118 - 73
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $73; (b) $45