Julie, Sarah and Nicole have 387 coins altogether. After Sarah gave Nicole 49 coins and Nicole gave Julie 12 coins, they all have equal number of coins.
- How many coins did each girl have in the end?
- How many coins did Nicole have at first?
|
Julie |
Sarah |
Nicole |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
387 |
Change 1 |
|
- 49 |
+ 49 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 12 |
|
- 12 |
|
After |
129 |
129 |
129 |
387 |
(a)
Number of coins that each of them had in the end
= 387 ÷ 3
= 129
(b)
Number of coins that Nicole had at first
= 129 + 12 - 49
= 92
Answer(s): (a) 129; (b) 92