PSLE At first, Victoria had 54 pens and some coins. After she gave away 15 pens and 40% of the coins, she had a total of 48 pens and coins. How many coins did Victoria have at first?
|
Pens |
Coins |
Total |
Before |
54 |
5 u |
|
Change |
- 15 |
- 2 u |
|
After |
39 |
3 u |
48 |
40% =
40100 =
25 Number of pens that Victoria left
= 54 - 15
= 39
Number of coins that Victoria left
= 48 - 39
= 9
3 u = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Number of coins that Victoria had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 3
= 15
Answer(s): 15