PSLE Harry had $18 more than Elyse at first. After Harry gave some of his money to Elyse, he had $52 less than Elyse. How much money did Harry give to Elyse?
|
Harry |
Elyse |
Before |
1 u + 17 + 18 = 1 u + 35 |
1 u + 17
|
Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 17 + 35 = 1 u + 52 |
At first, Harry had $18 more than Elyse. After giving to Elyse, he had $52 less than Elyse. This means he gave Elyse more than $18.
Additional amount that Harry gave to Elyse
= (52 - 18) ÷ 2
= 34 ÷ 2
= $17
Total amount that Harry gave to Elyse
= 17 + 18
= $35
Answer(s): $35