Perry and Dylan have a total of $254. If Perry gives Dylan $28, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Perry
- Dylan
|
Perry |
Dylan |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 28 |
1 u - 28 |
$254 |
Change |
- 28 |
+ 28 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$254 |
(a)
Total amount that Perry and Dylan have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 254
1 u = 254 ÷ 2 = 127
Amount that Perry has at first
= 1 u + 28
= 127 + 28
= $155
Amount that Dylan has at first
= 254 - 155
= $99
Answer(s): (a) $155; (b) $99