PSLE Tim had $29 more than Gillian at first. After Tim gave some of his money to Gillian, he had $71 less than Gillian. How much money did Tim give to Gillian?
|
Tim |
Gillian |
Before |
1 u + 21 + 29 = 1 u + 50 |
1 u + 21
|
Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 21 + 50 = 1 u + 71 |
At first, Tim had $29 more than Gillian. After giving to Gillian, he had $71 less than Gillian. This means he gave Gillian more than $29.
Additional amount that Tim gave to Gillian
= (71 - 29) ÷ 2
= 42 ÷ 2
= $21
Total amount that Tim gave to Gillian
= 21 + 29
= $50
Answer(s): $50