PSLE Warren had $16 more than Jade at first. After Warren gave some of his money to Jade, he had $50 less than Jade. How much money did Warren give to Jade?
|
Warren |
Jade |
Before |
1 u + 17 + 16 = 1 u + 33 |
1 u + 17
|
Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
After |
1 u |
1 u + 17 + 33 = 1 u + 50 |
At first, Warren had $16 more than Jade. After giving to Jade, he had $50 less than Jade. This means he gave Jade more than $16.
Additional amount that Warren gave to Jade
= (50 - 16) ÷ 2
= 34 ÷ 2
= $17
Total amount that Warren gave to Jade
= 17 + 16
= $33
Answer(s): $33