PSLE Ian had $29 more than Zara at first. After Ian gave some of his money to Zara, he had $77 less than Zara. How much money did Ian give to Zara?
|
Ian |
Zara |
Before |
1 u + 24 + 29 = 1 u + 53 |
1 u + 24
|
Change |
- 53 |
+ 53 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 24 + 53 = 1 u + 77 |
At first, Ian had $29 more than Zara. After giving to Zara, he had $77 less than Zara. This means he gave Zara more than $29.
Additional amount that Ian gave to Zara
= (77 - 29) ÷ 2
= 48 ÷ 2
= $24
Total amount that Ian gave to Zara
= 24 + 29
= $53
Answer(s): $53