Seth had 132 coins more than Lee at first. After Seth had given away 198 of his coins to Albert, Lee had four times as many coins as Seth. Find the number of coins Seth had at first.
|
Seth |
Lee |
Comparing between Seth and Lee |
132 more |
|
Before |
1 u + 198 |
4 u |
Change |
- 198 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
Seth had 132 coins more than Lee at first.
If 132 more marbles is given to Lee at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 132 = 1 u + 198
4 u - 1 u = 198 - 132
3 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 3 = 22
Number of coins that Seth has at first
= 1 u + 198
= 22 + 198
= 220
Answer(s): 220