Jane, Pamela and Linda have 555 coins altogether. After Pamela gave Linda 42 coins and Linda gave Jane 20 coins, they all have equal number of coins.
- How many coins did each girl have in the end?
- How many coins did Linda have at first?
|
Jane |
Pamela |
Linda |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
555 |
Change 1 |
|
- 42 |
+ 42 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 20 |
|
- 20 |
|
After |
185 |
185 |
185 |
555 |
(a)
Number of coins that each of them had in the end
= 555 ÷ 3
= 185
(b)
Number of coins that Linda had at first
= 185 + 20 - 42
= 163
Answer(s): (a) 185; (b) 163