Question

Edmund and Lucy go to a toy shop. Edmund does not have enough money to buy the toy he wants. He says to Lucy, 'If you give me ₹ 40, I can buy my toy. But you will have ₹ 10 less to buy your toy." How much money does Lucy have?

Answer 1

Answer and explanation:

Assuming Edmund has $0

From Edmund, we know the toy costs $40(assuming it's in dollars)

Lucy gives him $40 and has $10 less($40-$10) to buy her own toy

Therefore Lucy had $40+$30= $70 before giving Edmund $40 for his toy.

Lucy currently has $70-$40 =$30, therefore needs $10 more to buy her own toy