Ian and Oscar have a total of $146. If Ian gives Oscar $24, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Ian
- Oscar
|
Ian |
Oscar |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 24 |
1 u - 24 |
$146 |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$146 |
(a)
Total amount that Ian and Oscar have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 146
1 u = 146 ÷ 2 = 73
Amount that Ian has at first
= 1 u + 24
= 73 + 24
= $97
Amount that Oscar has at first
= 146 - 97
= $49
Answer(s): (a) $97; (b) $49