Tim had 200 more coins than Flynn at first. Then Tim bought 60 more coins. In the end, Tim has 5 times as many coins as Flynn.
- How many coins did Flynn have?
- Find the total number of coins Tim and Flynn had in the end?
| |
Tim |
Flynn |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 200 |
1 u |
|
| Change |
+ 60 |
|
|
| After |
1 u + 200 + 60 |
1 u |
6 u |
(a)
Before
Number of coins that Tim had = 1 u + 200
Number of coins that Flynn had = 1 u
After
Number of coins that Tim had = 1 u + 200 + 60 = 5 u
Number of coins that Flynn had = 1 u
1 u + 200 + 60 = 5u
1 u + 260 = 5 u
5 u - 1 u = 260
4 u = 260
1 u = 260 ÷ 4 = 65
(a)
Number of coins that Flynn had
= 1 u
= 65
(b)
Number of coins that Tim and Flynn had in the end
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 65
= 390
Answer(s): (a) 65; (b) 390
