PSLE Warren had $27 more than Anna at first. After Warren gave some of his money to Anna, he had $71 less than Anna. How much money did Warren give to Anna?
|
Warren |
Anna |
Before |
1 u + 22 + 27 = 1 u + 49 |
1 u + 22
|
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 22 + 49 = 1 u + 71 |
At first, Warren had $27 more than Anna. After giving to Anna, he had $71 less than Anna. This means he gave Anna more than $27.
Additional amount that Warren gave to Anna
= (71 - 27) ÷ 2
= 44 ÷ 2
= $22
Total amount that Warren gave to Anna
= 22 + 27
= $49
Answer(s): $49