Billy and Jenson have a total of $264. If Jenson gives Billy $34, Billy will have twice as much money as Jenson. How much money has each of them at first?
- Jenson
- Billy
|
Billy |
Jenson |
Total |
Before |
2 u - $34 |
1 u + $34 |
$264 |
Change |
+ $34 |
- $34 |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
$264 |
(a)
Total amount that Billy and Jenson have in the end
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 3 = 88
Amount that Jenson has at first
= 1 u + 34
= 88 + 34
= $122
(b)
Amount that Billy has at first
= 264 - 122
= $142
Answer(s): (a) $122; (b) $142