Wesley and Peter have a total of $225. If Peter gives Wesley $14, Wesley will have twice as much money as Peter. How much money has each of them at first?
- Peter
- Wesley
|
Wesley |
Peter |
Total |
Before |
2 u - $14 |
1 u + $14 |
$225 |
Change |
+ $14 |
- $14 |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
$225 |
(a)
Total amount that Wesley and Peter have in the end
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 225
1 u = 225 ÷ 3 = 75
Amount that Peter has at first
= 1 u + 14
= 75 + 14
= $89
(b)
Amount that Wesley has at first
= 225 - 89
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $89; (b) $136