Olivia had 249 coins. Jane had 159 coins. She gave 27 coins to Olivia.
- How many coins did Jane have in the end?
- How many more coins did Olivia have than Jane in the end?
(a)
Number of coins that Jane had at the end
= 159 - 27
= 132
(b)
Number of coins that Olivia had
= 249 + 27
= 276
Number of coins that Olivia had more than Jane in the end
= 276 - 132
= 144
Answer(s): (a) 132; (b) 144