PSLE Owen had $14 more than Barbara at first. After Owen gave some of his money to Barbara, he had $78 less than Barbara. How much money did Owen give to Barbara?
|
Owen |
Barbara |
Before |
1 u + 32 + 14 = 1 u + 46 |
1 u + 32
|
Change |
- 46 |
+ 46 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 32 + 46 = 1 u + 78 |
At first, Owen had $14 more than Barbara. After giving to Barbara, he had $78 less than Barbara. This means he gave Barbara more than $14.
Additional amount that Owen gave to Barbara
= (78 - 14) ÷ 2
= 64 ÷ 2
= $32
Total amount that Owen gave to Barbara
= 32 + 14
= $46
Answer(s): $46