Jaslyn, Xylia and Julie have 459 cards altogether. After Xylia gave Julie 58 cards and Julie gave Jaslyn 11 cards, they all have equal number of cards.
- How many cards did each girl have in the end?
- How many cards did Julie have at first?
|
Jaslyn |
Xylia |
Julie |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
459 |
Change 1 |
|
- 58 |
+ 58 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 11 |
|
- 11 |
|
After |
153 |
153 |
153 |
459 |
(a)
Number of cards that each of them had in the end
= 459 ÷ 3
= 153
(b)
Number of cards that Julie had at first
= 153 + 11 - 58
= 106
Answer(s): (a) 153; (b) 106