Asher had some coins at first. After he bought another 88 coins, he had thrice as many coins as before. How many coins did Asher have at first?
| |
Coins |
| Before |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 88 |
| After |
1 u + 88 = 3 u |
Number of coins after he bought = 1 u + 88
Number of coins that is thrice as many coins as before = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
3 u = 1 u + 88
3 u - 1 u = 88
2 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 2 = 44
Number of stickers that Kim had at first
= 1 u
= 44
Answer(s): 44
