Tim and Ethan have a total of $150. If Tim gives Ethan $24, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Tim
- Ethan
|
Tim |
Ethan |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 24 |
1 u - 24 |
$150 |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$150 |
(a)
Total amount that Tim and Ethan have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 2 = 75
Amount that Tim has at first
= 1 u + 24
= 75 + 24
= $99
Amount that Ethan has at first
= 150 - 99
= $51
Answer(s): (a) $99; (b) $51