PSLE Eric had $16 more than Pamela at first. After Eric gave some of his money to Pamela, he had $76 less than Pamela. How much money did Eric give to Pamela?
|
Eric |
Pamela |
Before |
1 u + 30 + 16 = 1 u + 46 |
1 u + 30
|
Change |
- 46 |
+ 46 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 30 + 46 = 1 u + 76 |
At first, Eric had $16 more than Pamela. After giving to Pamela, he had $76 less than Pamela. This means he gave Pamela more than $16.
Additional amount that Eric gave to Pamela
= (76 - 16) ÷ 2
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Total amount that Eric gave to Pamela
= 30 + 16
= $46
Answer(s): $46