Julie and Penelope had an equal number of coins at first. After Julie gave 4 coins to Penelope, Penelope had 27 coins. How many coins does Julie have in the end?
| |
Julie |
Penelope |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 4 |
+ 4 |
| After |
1 u - 4 |
27 |
Number of coins that Penelope had at first
= 27 - 4
= 23
1 u = 23
Number of coins that Julie had at first = 23
Number of coins that Julie had in the end
= 1 u - 4
= 23 - 4
= 19
Answer(s): 19
