PSLE Billy had $26 more than Roshel at first. After Billy gave some of his money to Roshel, he had $46 less than Roshel. How much money did Billy give to Roshel?
|
Billy |
Roshel |
Before |
1 u + 10 + 26 = 1 u + 36 |
1 u + 10
|
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 10 + 36 = 1 u + 46 |
At first, Billy had $26 more than Roshel. After giving to Roshel, he had $46 less than Roshel. This means he gave Roshel more than $26.
Additional amount that Billy gave to Roshel
= (46 - 26) ÷ 2
= 20 ÷ 2
= $10
Total amount that Billy gave to Roshel
= 10 + 26
= $36
Answer(s): $36