Priscilla Ng's answer to Khoo's Primary 6 Maths Algebra Singapore question.

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Keyword for this question is 'Spent equal amount'.
Concept: Difference is unchanged when both items increase or decrease by the same number or amount.

Putting the amount spent in front of the bar model will demonstrate the unchanged difference in the 'before' and 'after'.

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