PSLE Ian had $11 more than Tiffany at first. After Ian gave some of his money to Tiffany, he had $79 less than Tiffany. How much money did Ian give to Tiffany?
|
Ian |
Tiffany |
Before |
1 u + 34 + 11 = 1 u + 45 |
1 u + 34
|
Change |
- 45 |
+ 45 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 34 + 45 = 1 u + 79 |
At first, Ian had $11 more than Tiffany. After giving to Tiffany, he had $79 less than Tiffany. This means he gave Tiffany more than $11.
Additional amount that Ian gave to Tiffany
= (79 - 11) ÷ 2
= 68 ÷ 2
= $34
Total amount that Ian gave to Tiffany
= 34 + 11
= $45
Answer(s): $45