Yesterday, Roy had $20 more than Joe. This morning, he gave Joe $23.
- Who has less money now?
- How much less?
|
Roy |
Joe |
Before |
1 u + $20 |
1 u |
Change |
- $23 |
+ $23 |
After |
1 u - $3 |
1 u + $23 |
(a)
Amount that Roy has in the end
= 1 u + 20 - 23
= 1 u - 3
Amount that Joe has in the end
= 1 u + 23
Roy has less money now.
(b)
Amount that Roy has less than Joe
= 23 + 3
= $26
Answer(s): (a) Roy; (b) $26