PSLE Albert had $27 more than Jean at first. After Albert gave some of his money to Jean, he had $45 less than Jean. How much money did Albert give to Jean?
|
Albert |
Jean |
Before |
1 u + 9 + 27 = 1 u + 36 |
1 u + 9
|
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 9 + 36 = 1 u + 45 |
At first, Albert had $27 more than Jean. After giving to Jean, he had $45 less than Jean. This means he gave Jean more than $27.
Additional amount that Albert gave to Jean
= (45 - 27) ÷ 2
= 18 ÷ 2
= $9
Total amount that Albert gave to Jean
= 9 + 27
= $36
Answer(s): $36