Yesterday, Neave had 56 more coins than Riordan. Today, Neave gave Riordan
58 of his coins. As a result, he has half as many coins as Riordan now. How many coins did Neave have yesterday?
|
Neave |
Riordan |
More |
Before |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Neave and Riordan in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of coins that Riordan has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of coins that Neave had more than Riordan yesterday
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Number of coins that Neave had yesterday
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64
Answer(s): 64