PSLE Warren had $27 more than Jen at first. After Warren gave some of his money to Jen, he had $59 less than Jen. How much money did Warren give to Jen?
|
Warren |
Jen |
Before |
1 u + 16 + 27 = 1 u + 43 |
1 u + 16
|
Change |
- 43 |
+ 43 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 16 + 43 = 1 u + 59 |
At first, Warren had $27 more than Jen. After giving to Jen, he had $59 less than Jen. This means he gave Jen more than $27.
Additional amount that Warren gave to Jen
= (59 - 27) ÷ 2
= 32 ÷ 2
= $16
Total amount that Warren gave to Jen
= 16 + 27
= $43
Answer(s): $43