Natalie and Fiona had an equal number of coins at first. After Natalie gave 2 coins to Fiona, Fiona had 23 coins. How many coins does Natalie have in the end?
| |
Natalie |
Fiona |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 2 |
+ 2 |
| After |
1 u - 2 |
23 |
Number of coins that Fiona had at first
= 23 - 2
= 21
1 u = 21
Number of coins that Natalie had at first = 21
Number of coins that Natalie had in the end
= 1 u - 2
= 21 - 2
= 19
Answer(s): 19
