PSLE Cody had $15 more than Anna at first. After Cody gave some of his money to Anna, he had $83 less than Anna. How much money did Cody give to Anna?
|
Cody |
Anna |
Before |
1 u + 34 + 15 = 1 u + 49 |
1 u + 34
|
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 34 + 49 = 1 u + 83 |
At first, Cody had $15 more than Anna. After giving to Anna, he had $83 less than Anna. This means he gave Anna more than $15.
Additional amount that Cody gave to Anna
= (83 - 15) ÷ 2
= 68 ÷ 2
= $34
Total amount that Cody gave to Anna
= 34 + 15
= $49
Answer(s): $49