PSLE Justin had $26 more than Xuan at first. After Justin gave some of his money to Xuan, he had $40 less than Xuan. How much money did Justin give to Xuan?
|
Justin |
Xuan |
Before |
1 u + 7 + 26 = 1 u + 33 |
1 u + 7
|
Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 7 + 33 = 1 u + 40 |
At first, Justin had $26 more than Xuan. After giving to Xuan, he had $40 less than Xuan. This means he gave Xuan more than $26.
Additional amount that Justin gave to Xuan
= (40 - 26) ÷ 2
= 14 ÷ 2
= $7
Total amount that Justin gave to Xuan
= 7 + 26
= $33
Answer(s): $33