Flynn and Dylan have a total of $246. If Dylan gives Flynn $32, Flynn will have twice as much money as Dylan. How much money has each of them at first?
- Dylan
- Flynn
|
Flynn |
Dylan |
Total |
Before |
2 u - $32 |
1 u + $32 |
$246 |
Change |
+ $32 |
- $32 |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
$246 |
(a)
Total amount that Flynn and Dylan have in the end
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 246
1 u = 246 ÷ 3 = 82
Amount that Dylan has at first
= 1 u + 32
= 82 + 32
= $114
(b)
Amount that Flynn has at first
= 246 - 114
= $132
Answer(s): (a) $114; (b) $132