Julian had 98 coins more than Billy at first. After Julian had given away 191 of his coins to Daniel, Billy had four times as many coins as Julian. Find the number of coins Julian had at first.
| |
Julian |
Billy |
Comparing between
Julian and Billy |
98 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 191 |
4 u |
| Change |
- 191 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Julian had 98 coins more than Billy at first.
If 98 more marbles is given to Billy at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 98 = 1 u + 191
4 u - 1 u = 191 - 98
3 u = 93
1 u = 93 ÷ 3 = 31
Number of coins that Julian has at first
= 1 u + 191
= 31 + 191
= 222
Answer(s): 222
