Yesterday, Ray had $27 more than Jim. This morning, he gave Jim $19.
- Who has more money now?
- How much more?
|
Ray |
Jim |
Before |
1 u + $27 |
1 u |
Change |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
After |
1 u + $8 |
1 u + $19 |
(a)
Amount that Ray has in the end
= 1 u + 27 - 19
= 1 u + 8
Amount that Jim has in the end
= 1 u + 19
Jim has more money now.
(b)
Amount that Jim has more than Ray
= 19 - 8
= $11
Answer(s): (a) Jim; (b) $11