Anita = 1 unit, Hazel = 3 units. After Anita adds $55 and Hazel adds $17 the two bars are equal in length.
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• 1 unit + $55 = 3 units + $17 (equal ends)
• $55 − $17 → 2 units
• 2 units → $38
• 1 unit → $38 ÷ 2 = $19 (Anita at first)
• Hazel at first → 3 units = 3 × $19 = $57
Hazel saved $57 at first (Anita saved $19).
Check: $19 + $55 = $74 and $57 + $17 = $74 — equal. ✓