PSLE Three men, Eli, Kai and Abe had the same number of notes. Kai and Eli each had of mix of $100-notes and $10-notes. Kai had 2 $10-notes while Eli had 14 $10-notes. Abe had only $100-notes.
- Of the three men, who had the least money?
- What was the difference in the total value of Kai and Eli's notes?
- Eli used all his $100-notes to buy a present. Abe then had $1860 more than Eli. How many $100-notes did Abe have?
(a)
The three men had the same number of notes.
$10-notes have a lower denomination than $100-notes.
Eli had more $10-notes than Kai while Abe had only the $100-notes.
Since Eli had the most number of $10-notes, he had the least money.
(b)
Difference in the number of notes of different values
= 14 - 2
= 12
Difference in the value of $100-note and $10-note
= 100 - 10
= $90
Difference in the total value of Kai's and Eli's notes
= 12 x 90
= $1080
(c)
Value of $10-notes that Eli had left
= 14 x 10
= $140
Total value that Abe had
= 1860 + 140
= $2000
Number of $100-notes that Abe had
= 2000 ÷ 100
= 20
Answer(s): (a) Eli; (b) $1080; (c) 20