PSLE Three boys, Eli, Tom and Jon had the same number of notes. Eli and Tom each had of mix of $5-notes and $2-notes. Eli had 3 $2-notes while Tom had 14 $2-notes. Jon had only $5-notes.
- Of the three boys, who had the most money?
- What was the difference in the total value of Eli and Tom's notes?
- Tom used all his $5-notes to buy a present. He then had $112 less than Jon. How many $5-notes did Jon have?
(a)
The three boys had the same number of notes.
$2-notes have a lower denomination than $5-notes.
Since Jon had only $5-notes, he had the most money.
(b)
Difference in the number of notes of different values
= 14 - 3
= 11
Difference in the value of $5-notes and $2-notes
= 5 - 2
= $3
Difference in the total value of Eli's and Tom's notes
= 11 x 3
= $33
(c)
Value of $2-notes that Tom had left
= 14 x 2
= $28
Total value that Jon had
= 112 + 28
= $140
Number of $5-notes that Jon had
= 140 ÷ 5
= 28
Answer(s): (a) Jon; (b) $33; (c) 28