Yesterday, Fabian had 14 more coins than Fred. Today, Fabian gave Fred
58 of his coins. As a result, he has half as many coins as Fred now. How many coins did Fabian have yesterday?
|
Fabian |
Fred |
More |
Before |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Fabian and Fred in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of coins that Fred has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of coins that Fabian had more than Fred yesterday
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 7 = 2
Number of coins that Fabian had yesterday
= 8 u
= 8 x 2
= 16
Answer(s): 16