PSLE Mark had $29 more than Hilda at first. After Mark gave some of his money to Hilda, he had $55 less than Hilda. How much money did Mark give to Hilda?
|
Mark |
Hilda |
Before |
1 u + 13 + 29 = 1 u + 42 |
1 u + 13
|
Change |
- 42 |
+ 42 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 13 + 42 = 1 u + 55 |
At first, Mark had $29 more than Hilda. After giving to Hilda, he had $55 less than Hilda. This means he gave Hilda more than $29.
Additional amount that Mark gave to Hilda
= (55 - 29) ÷ 2
= 26 ÷ 2
= $13
Total amount that Mark gave to Hilda
= 13 + 29
= $42
Answer(s): $42