Mrs Choy gave Gabby and Sabrina some money each on Monday. On Tuesday, Gabby gave
16 of the amount she had to Sabrina. On Wednesday, Sabrina gave
15 of the amount she had to Gabby. In the end, Gabby had $41 and Sabrina had $24. How much did Sabrina had more than Gabby at first?
|
Gabby |
Sabrina |
Total |
Before 1 |
6 u |
? |
$65 |
Change 1 |
- 1 u |
+ 1 u |
|
After 1 |
5 u |
5 p |
$65 |
Before 2 |
$41 - 1 p |
5 p |
$65 |
Change 2 |
+ 1 p |
- 1 p |
|
After 2 |
$41 |
4 p ($24) |
$65 |
Amount that Sabrina had in the end = 4 p
4 p = 24
1 p = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Working backwards.
Amount that Gabby had after giving to Sabrina on Tuesday
= 41 - 1 p
= 41 - 6
= $35
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Amount that Gabby had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 7
= $42
Total amount that Gabby and Sabrina had
= 41 + 24
= $65
Amount that Sabrina had at first
= 65 - 42
= $23
Amount that Gabby had more than Sabrina
= 42 - 23
= $19
Answer(s): $19