PSLE Bobby had $24 more than Cathy at first. After Bobby gave some of his money to Cathy, he had $76 less than Cathy. How much money did Bobby give to Cathy?
|
Bobby |
Cathy |
Before |
1 u + 26 + 24 = 1 u + 50 |
1 u + 26
|
Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 26 + 50 = 1 u + 76 |
At first, Bobby had $24 more than Cathy. After giving to Cathy, he had $76 less than Cathy. This means he gave Cathy more than $24.
Additional amount that Bobby gave to Cathy
= (76 - 24) ÷ 2
= 52 ÷ 2
= $26
Total amount that Bobby gave to Cathy
= 26 + 24
= $50
Answer(s): $50