PSLE Three men, Bo, Don and Ken had the same number of notes. Don and Bo each had of mix of $100-notes and $10-notes. Don had 3 $10-notes while Bo had 13 $10-notes. Ken had only $100-notes.
- Of the three men, who had the least money?
- What was the difference in the total value of Don and Bo's notes?
- Bo used all his $100-notes to buy a souvenir. Ken then had $2270 more than Bo. How many $100-notes did Ken have?
(a)
The three men had the same number of notes.
$10-notes have a lower denomination than $100-notes.
Bo had more $10-notes than Don while Ken had only the $100-notes.
Since Bo had the most number of $10-notes, he had the least money.
(b)
Difference in the number of notes of different values
= 13 - 3
= 10
Difference in the value of $100-note and $10-note
= 100 - 10
= $90
Difference in the total value of Don's and Bo's notes
= 10 x 90
= $900
(c)
Value of $10-notes that Bo had left
= 13 x 10
= $130
Total value that Ken had
= 2270 + 130
= $2400
Number of $100-notes that Ken had
= 2400 ÷ 100
= 24
Answer(s): (a) Bo; (b) $900; (c) 24