PSLE Jack had $20 more than Pamela at first. After Jack gave some of his money to Pamela, he had $48 less than Pamela. How much money did Jack give to Pamela?
|
Jack |
Pamela |
Before |
1 u + 14 + 20 = 1 u + 34 |
1 u + 14
|
Change |
- 34 |
+ 34 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 14 + 34 = 1 u + 48 |
At first, Jack had $20 more than Pamela. After giving to Pamela, he had $48 less than Pamela. This means he gave Pamela more than $20.
Additional amount that Jack gave to Pamela
= (48 - 20) ÷ 2
= 28 ÷ 2
= $14
Total amount that Jack gave to Pamela
= 14 + 20
= $34
Answer(s): $34