Flynn and Fred have a total of $87. If Fred gives Flynn $24, Flynn will have twice as much money as Fred. How much money has each of them at first?
- Fred
- Flynn
|
Flynn |
Fred |
Total |
Before |
2 u - $24 |
1 u + $24 |
$87 |
Change |
+ $24 |
- $24 |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
$87 |
(a)
Total amount that Flynn and Fred have in the end
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 87
1 u = 87 ÷ 3 = 29
Amount that Fred has at first
= 1 u + 24
= 29 + 24
= $53
(b)
Amount that Flynn has at first
= 87 - 53
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $53; (b) $34