Vincent and Carl have a total of 84 coins. If Vincent gives Carl 44 coins, Carl will have 6 times as many coins as him. Find
(a) Vincent's coins
(b) Carl's coins
|
Vincent |
Carl |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 44 |
6 u - 44 |
84 |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
|
After |
1 u |
6 u |
7 u |
(a)
Total number of coins
= 1 u + 6 u
= 7 u
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Number of coins that Vincent has
= 1 u + 44
= 12 + 44
= 56
(b)
Number of coins that Carl has
= 84 - 56
= 28
Answer(s): (a) 56; (b) 28