Question

Janet has 4 more dollars than Marta. Together they
have $38. How much does each person have?

Answer 1

Marta has $15, and Janet has $23.

Explanation:

38 in half is 19.

19 + 4 = 23

19 - 4 = 15

Answer 2

Janet has $21 and Marta has $17

Explanation:

38-4 since Janet has 4 more dollars

34/2 since there are two people

17 but you still have to add the 4 to Janet since she has 4 more dollars