Yesterday, Jim had $24 more than Lon. This morning, he gave Lon $16.
- Who has more money now?
- How much more?
|
Jim |
Lon |
Before |
1 u + $24 |
1 u |
Change |
- $16 |
+ $16 |
After |
1 u + $8 |
1 u + $16 |
(a)
Amount that Jim has in the end
= 1 u + 24 - 16
= 1 u + 8
Amount that Lon has in the end
= 1 u + 16
Lon has more money now.
(b)
Amount that Lon has more than Jim
= 16 - 8
= $8
Answer(s): (a) Lon; (b) $8