PSLE Ben had $13 more than Yoko at first. After Ben gave some of his money to Yoko, he had $45 less than Yoko. How much money did Ben give to Yoko?
|
Ben |
Yoko |
Before |
1 u + 16 + 13 = 1 u + 29 |
1 u + 16
|
Change |
- 29 |
+ 29 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 16 + 29 = 1 u + 45 |
At first, Ben had $13 more than Yoko. After giving to Yoko, he had $45 less than Yoko. This means he gave Yoko more than $13.
Additional amount that Ben gave to Yoko
= (45 - 13) ÷ 2
= 32 ÷ 2
= $16
Total amount that Ben gave to Yoko
= 16 + 13
= $29
Answer(s): $29