PSLE Will had $26 more than Zoe at first. After Will gave some of his money to Zoe, he had $72 less than Zoe. How much money did Will give to Zoe?
|
Will |
Zoe |
Before |
1 u + 23 + 26 = 1 u + 49 |
1 u + 23
|
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 23 + 49 = 1 u + 72 |
At first, Will had $26 more than Zoe. After giving to Zoe, he had $72 less than Zoe. This means he gave Zoe more than $26.
Additional amount that Will gave to Zoe
= (72 - 26) ÷ 2
= 46 ÷ 2
= $23
Total amount that Will gave to Zoe
= 23 + 26
= $49
Answer(s): $49