Tina, Nora and Gabby have 375 coins altogether. After Nora gave Gabby 53 coins and Gabby gave Tina 15 coins, they all have equal number of coins.
- How many coins did each girl have in the end?
- How many coins did Gabby have at first?
|
Tina |
Nora |
Gabby |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
375 |
Change 1 |
|
- 53 |
+ 53 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 15 |
|
- 15 |
|
After |
125 |
125 |
125 |
375 |
(a)
Number of coins that each of them had in the end
= 375 ÷ 3
= 125
(b)
Number of coins that Gabby had at first
= 125 + 15 - 53
= 87
Answer(s): (a) 125; (b) 87