Flynn had
58 as many coins as Opal. After Flynn gave away 24 coins, he had 78 less coins than Opal. How many coins did Opal have?
|
Flynn |
Opal |
Before |
5 u |
8 u |
Change |
- 24 |
|
After |
5 u - 24 |
8 u |
Opal had 78 more coins than Flynn in the end. So, if Flynn had another 78 coins, he would have the same number of coins as Opal.
8 u = 5 u - 24 + 78
8 u - 5 u = 78 - 24
3 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Number of coins that Opal had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 18
= 144
Answer: 144