PSLE Dylan had $21 more than Anna at first. After Dylan gave some of his money to Anna, he had $65 less than Anna. How much money did Dylan give to Anna?
|
Dylan |
Anna |
Before |
1 u + 22 + 21 = 1 u + 43 |
1 u + 22
|
Change |
- 43 |
+ 43 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 22 + 43 = 1 u + 65 |
At first, Dylan had $21 more than Anna. After giving to Anna, he had $65 less than Anna. This means he gave Anna more than $21.
Additional amount that Dylan gave to Anna
= (65 - 21) ÷ 2
= 44 ÷ 2
= $22
Total amount that Dylan gave to Anna
= 22 + 21
= $43
Answer(s): $43