Simon and Oscar had a total of 202 coins at first. After Simon bought 26 more coins and Oscar gave away 14 coins, Simon now has the same number of coins as Oscar. How many coins did Simon have at first?
|
Simon |
Oscar |
Total |
Before |
1 u - 26 |
1 u + 14 |
202 |
Change |
+ 26 |
- 14 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
214 |
Total number of coins in the end
= 202 + 26 - 14
= 214
2 u = 214
1 u = 214 ÷ 2 = 107
Number of coins that Simon had in the end
= 1 u
= 107
Number of coins that Simon had at first
= 107 - 26
= 81
Answer(s): 81