By May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The association has also collected a total of $26 million in donations so far. Other multinational firms located in China have also announced large amounts of donations.
How much money had been donated by May 14?
10.7 billion yuan
By May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public.
By May fourteen, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that ten point seven billion yuan (approximately USone dollar, five cents billion) had been donated by the Chinese public.
How much money had been donated by May fourteen?