PSLE Jenson had $30 more than Xylia at first. After Jenson gave some of his money to Xylia, he had $52 less than Xylia. How much money did Jenson give to Xylia?
|
Jenson |
Xylia |
Before |
1 u + 11 + 30 = 1 u + 41 |
1 u + 11
|
Change |
- 41 |
+ 41 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 11 + 41 = 1 u + 52 |
At first, Jenson had $30 more than Xylia. After giving to Xylia, he had $52 less than Xylia. This means he gave Xylia more than $30.
Additional amount that Jenson gave to Xylia
= (52 - 30) ÷ 2
= 22 ÷ 2
= $11
Total amount that Jenson gave to Xylia
= 11 + 30
= $41
Answer(s): $41