PSLE Reggie had $27 more than Joelle at first. After Reggie gave some of his money to Joelle, he had $51 less than Joelle. How much money did Reggie give to Joelle?
|
Reggie |
Joelle |
Before |
1 u + 12 + 27 = 1 u + 39 |
1 u + 12
|
Change |
- 39 |
+ 39 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 12 + 39 = 1 u + 51 |
At first, Reggie had $27 more than Joelle. After giving to Joelle, he had $51 less than Joelle. This means he gave Joelle more than $27.
Additional amount that Reggie gave to Joelle
= (51 - 27) ÷ 2
= 24 ÷ 2
= $12
Total amount that Reggie gave to Joelle
= 12 + 27
= $39
Answer(s): $39