PSLE Three men, Tim, Ken and Rey had the same number of notes. Ken and Tim each had of mix of $100-notes and $50-notes. Ken had 3 $50-notes while Tim had 15 $50-notes. Rey had only $100-notes.
- Of the three men, who had the least money?
- What was the difference in the total value of Ken and Tim's notes?
- Tim used all his $100-notes to buy a present. Rey then had $1350 more than Tim. How many $100-notes did Rey have?
(a)
The three men had the same number of notes.
$50-notes have a lower denomination than $100-notes.
Tim had more $50-notes than Ken while Rey had only the $100-notes.
Since Tim had the most number of $50-notes, he had the least money.
(b)
Difference in the number of notes of different values
= 15 - 3
= 12
Difference in the value of $100-note and $50-note
= 100 - 50
= $50
Difference in the total value of Ken's and Tim's notes
= 12 x 50
= $600
(c)
Value of $50-notes that Tim had left
= 15 x 50
= $750
Total value that Rey had
= 1350 + 750
= $2100
Number of $100-notes that Rey had
= 2100 ÷ 100
= 21
Answer(s): (a) Tim; (b) $600; (c) 21