Gwen, Roshel and Irene have 582 coins altogether. After Roshel gave Irene 60 coins and Irene gave Gwen 20 coins, they all have equal number of coins.
- How many coins did each girl have in the end?
- How many coins did Irene have at first?
|
Gwen |
Roshel |
Irene |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
582 |
Change 1 |
|
- 60 |
+ 60 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 20 |
|
- 20 |
|
After |
194 |
194 |
194 |
582 |
(a)
Number of coins that each of them had in the end
= 582 ÷ 3
= 194
(b)
Number of coins that Irene had at first
= 194 + 20 - 60
= 154
Answer(s): (a) 194; (b) 154