PSLE At first, Shannon had 96 stamps and some coins. After she gave away 74 stamps and 25% of the coins, she had a total of 40 stamps and coins. How many coins did Shannon have at first?
|
Stamps |
Coins |
Total |
Before |
96 |
4 u |
|
Change |
- 74 |
- 1 u |
|
After |
22 |
3 u |
40 |
25% =
25100 =
14 Number of stamps that Shannon left
= 96 - 74
= 22
Number of coins that Shannon left
= 40 - 22
= 18
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of coins that Shannon had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= 24
Answer(s): 24