PSLE At first, Raeann had 84 beads and some coins. After she gave away 70 beads and 40% of the coins, she had a total of 38 beads and coins. How many coins did Raeann have at first?
|
Beads |
Coins |
Total |
Before |
84 |
5 u |
|
Change |
- 70 |
- 2 u |
|
After |
14 |
3 u |
38 |
40% =
40100 =
25 Number of beads that Raeann left
= 84 - 70
= 14
Number of coins that Raeann left
= 38 - 14
= 24
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of coins that Raeann had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 8
= 40
Answer(s): 40