PSLE Reggie had $28 more than Yoko at first. After Reggie gave some of his money to Yoko, he had $82 less than Yoko. How much money did Reggie give to Yoko?
|
Reggie |
Yoko |
Before |
1 u + 27 + 28 = 1 u + 55 |
1 u + 27
|
Change |
- 55 |
+ 55 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 27 + 55 = 1 u + 82 |
At first, Reggie had $28 more than Yoko. After giving to Yoko, he had $82 less than Yoko. This means he gave Yoko more than $28.
Additional amount that Reggie gave to Yoko
= (82 - 28) ÷ 2
= 54 ÷ 2
= $27
Total amount that Reggie gave to Yoko
= 27 + 28
= $55
Answer(s): $55