PSLE Cody had $13 more than Xandra at first. After Cody gave some of his money to Xandra, he had $47 less than Xandra. How much money did Cody give to Xandra?
|
Cody |
Xandra |
Before |
1 u + 17 + 13 = 1 u + 30 |
1 u + 17
|
Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 17 + 30 = 1 u + 47 |
At first, Cody had $13 more than Xandra. After giving to Xandra, he had $47 less than Xandra. This means he gave Xandra more than $13.
Additional amount that Cody gave to Xandra
= (47 - 13) ÷ 2
= 34 ÷ 2
= $17
Total amount that Cody gave to Xandra
= 17 + 13
= $30
Answer(s): $30