Fanny, Jean and Elyse have 420 marbles altogether. After Jean gave Elyse 45 marbles and Elyse gave Fanny 16 marbles, they all have equal number of marbles.
- How many marbles did each girl have in the end?
- How many marbles did Elyse have at first?
|
Fanny |
Jean |
Elyse |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
420 |
Change 1 |
|
- 45 |
+ 45 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 16 |
|
- 16 |
|
After |
140 |
140 |
140 |
420 |
(a)
Number of marbles that each of them had in the end
= 420 ÷ 3
= 140
(b)
Number of marbles that Elyse had at first
= 140 + 16 - 45
= 111
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) 111