PSLE Nick had $13 more than Kimberly at first. After Nick gave some of his money to Kimberly, he had $85 less than Kimberly. How much money did Nick give to Kimberly?
|
Nick |
Kimberly |
Before |
1 u + 36 + 13 = 1 u + 49 |
1 u + 36
|
Change |
- 49 |
+ 49 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 36 + 49 = 1 u + 85 |
At first, Nick had $13 more than Kimberly. After giving to Kimberly, he had $85 less than Kimberly. This means he gave Kimberly more than $13.
Additional amount that Nick gave to Kimberly
= (85 - 13) ÷ 2
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Total amount that Nick gave to Kimberly
= 36 + 13
= $49
Answer(s): $49