Yesterday, Ned had $24 more than Jed. This morning, he gave Jed $19.
- Who has more money now?
- How much more?
|
Ned |
Jed |
Before |
1 u + $24 |
1 u |
Change |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
After |
1 u + $5 |
1 u + $19 |
(a)
Amount that Ned has in the end
= 1 u + 24 - 19
= 1 u + 5
Amount that Jed has in the end
= 1 u + 19
Jed has more money now.
(b)
Amount that Jed has more than Ned
= 19 - 5
= $14
Answer(s): (a) Jed; (b) $14