Jen and her brother have some coins. Jen had 75 more coins than her brother. After Jen gave her brother 23 coins, her brother has 97 coins now.
- How many coins did her brother have at first?
- How many coins does Jen have now?
|
Jen |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 75 |
1 u |
Change |
- 23 |
+ 23 |
After |
? |
97 |
(a)
Number of coins that her brother had at first
= 97 -23
= 74
(b)
Number of coins that Jen had at first
= 1 u + 75
= 74 + 75
= 149
Number of coins that Jen has now
= 149 - 23
= 126
Answer(s): (a) 74; (b) 126