PSLE Sean had $11 more than Jade at first. After Sean gave some of his money to Jade, he had $61 less than Jade. How much money did Sean give to Jade?
|
Sean |
Jade |
Before |
1 u + 25 + 11 = 1 u + 36 |
1 u + 25
|
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 25 + 36 = 1 u + 61 |
At first, Sean had $11 more than Jade. After giving to Jade, he had $61 less than Jade. This means he gave Jade more than $11.
Additional amount that Sean gave to Jade
= (61 - 11) ÷ 2
= 50 ÷ 2
= $25
Total amount that Sean gave to Jade
= 25 + 11
= $36
Answer(s): $36