Paul had
58 as many coins as Vanessa. After Paul gave away 61 coins, he had 88 less coins than Vanessa. How many coins did Vanessa have?
| |
Paul |
Vanessa |
| Before |
5 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- 61 |
|
| After |
5 u - 61 |
8 u |
Vanessa had 88 more coins than Paul in the end. So, if Paul had another 88 coins, he would have the same number of coins as Vanessa.
8 u = 5 u - 61 + 88
8 u - 5 u = 88 - 61
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Number of coins that Vanessa had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 9
= 72
Answer: 72
