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Question from anna, a student: divide $100.00 between two friends, so that one has $5.50 more than the other |
Hi Anna,
Peter and Mary each have $50.00.
Peter gives $1.00 of his money to Mary. How much more does Mary have than Peter?
Peter gives $2.00 of his money to Mary. How much more does Mary have than Peter?
How much does Peter have to give Mary so that she has $5.50 more than he has?
Penny
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