PSLE Mark had $23 more than Jaslyn at first. After Mark gave some of his money to Jaslyn, he had $47 less than Jaslyn. How much money did Mark give to Jaslyn?
|
Mark |
Jaslyn |
Before |
1 u + 12 + 23 = 1 u + 35 |
1 u + 12
|
Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 12 + 35 = 1 u + 47 |
At first, Mark had $23 more than Jaslyn. After giving to Jaslyn, he had $47 less than Jaslyn. This means he gave Jaslyn more than $23.
Additional amount that Mark gave to Jaslyn
= (47 - 23) ÷ 2
= 24 ÷ 2
= $12
Total amount that Mark gave to Jaslyn
= 12 + 23
= $35
Answer(s): $35