Vera has $5 more than Ted. Together they have $25. How much does Ted have? _____

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asked May 5, 2022 90.3k views

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Marc Le Bihan · Answer 1 · 2022-05-05T10:05:54+0000

Answer:

$10

Pretend that the question did not have $5 more and just asked how much Ted had.

25 - 5 = 20

20 ÷ 2 = 10 (How much they both have without the "Vera has $5 more than Ted)

If the question asked for Vera, it would be $15 as it's 10 + 5.