Question

Joyce has as much money as George; then they bet 5 cents each and George lost. If, after the bet, George has x cents, how much does Joyce have ?

Answer 1

x+10

Explanation:

So they did a bet, and placed 5 cents each. George lost the bet that gives Joyce 5 points plus 5 more that make 10.

After the bet George has: x cents

Before the bet George had: x + 5 cents

Before the bet Joyce had also x + 5 cents

Since Joyce won 5 cents, after the bet she has x + 5 + 5 = x + 10 cents.