Yesterday, Kit had $12 more than Hal. This morning, he gave Hal $7.
- Who has more money now?
- How much more?
|
Kit |
Hal |
Before |
1 u + $12 |
1 u |
Change |
- $7 |
+ $7 |
After |
1 u + $5 |
1 u + $7 |
(a)
Amount that Kit has in the end
= 1 u + 12 - 7
= 1 u + 5
Amount that Hal has in the end
= 1 u + 7
Hal has more money now.
(b)
Amount that Hal has more than Kit
= 7 - 5
= $2
Answer(s): (a) Hal; (b) $2