Yoko, Gillian and Lucy have 366 coins altogether. After Gillian gave Lucy 58 coins and Lucy gave Yoko 19 coins, they all have equal number of coins.
- How many coins did each girl have in the end?
- How many coins did Lucy have at first?
|
Yoko |
Gillian |
Lucy |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
366 |
Change 1 |
|
- 58 |
+ 58 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 19 |
|
- 19 |
|
After |
122 |
122 |
122 |
366 |
(a)
Number of coins that each of them had in the end
= 366 ÷ 3
= 122
(b)
Number of coins that Lucy had at first
= 122 + 19 - 58
= 83
Answer(s): (a) 122; (b) 83