PSLE Perry had $11 more than Barbara at first. After Perry gave some of his money to Barbara, he had $59 less than Barbara. How much money did Perry give to Barbara?
|
Perry |
Barbara |
Before |
1 u + 24 + 11 = 1 u + 35 |
1 u + 24
|
Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 24 + 35 = 1 u + 59 |
At first, Perry had $11 more than Barbara. After giving to Barbara, he had $59 less than Barbara. This means he gave Barbara more than $11.
Additional amount that Perry gave to Barbara
= (59 - 11) ÷ 2
= 48 ÷ 2
= $24
Total amount that Perry gave to Barbara
= 24 + 11
= $35
Answer(s): $35