PSLE Justin had $25 more than Roshel at first. After Justin gave some of his money to Roshel, he had $47 less than Roshel. How much money did Justin give to Roshel?
|
Justin |
Roshel |
Before |
1 u + 11 + 25 = 1 u + 36 |
1 u + 11
|
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 11 + 36 = 1 u + 47 |
At first, Justin had $25 more than Roshel. After giving to Roshel, he had $47 less than Roshel. This means he gave Roshel more than $25.
Additional amount that Justin gave to Roshel
= (47 - 25) ÷ 2
= 22 ÷ 2
= $11
Total amount that Justin gave to Roshel
= 11 + 25
= $36
Answer(s): $36