PSLE Jenson had $23 more than Sabrina at first. After Jenson gave some of his money to Sabrina, he had $53 less than Sabrina. How much money did Jenson give to Sabrina?
|
Jenson |
Sabrina |
Before |
1 u + 15 + 23 = 1 u + 38 |
1 u + 15
|
Change |
- 38 |
+ 38 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 15 + 38 = 1 u + 53 |
At first, Jenson had $23 more than Sabrina. After giving to Sabrina, he had $53 less than Sabrina. This means he gave Sabrina more than $23.
Additional amount that Jenson gave to Sabrina
= (53 - 23) ÷ 2
= 30 ÷ 2
= $15
Total amount that Jenson gave to Sabrina
= 15 + 23
= $38
Answer(s): $38