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

User Merle
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10 votes

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.

User Marc Le Bihan
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13 votes

Answer:

20 dollars

Explanation:

sorry if I'm wrong

User Rymnel
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