Roshel and her brother have some coins. Roshel had 65 more coins than her brother. After Roshel gave her brother 32 coins, her brother has 60 coins now.
- How many coins did her brother have at first?
- How many coins does Roshel have now?
|
Roshel |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 65 |
1 u |
Change |
- 32 |
+ 32 |
After |
? |
60 |
(a)
Number of coins that her brother had at first
= 60 -32
= 28
(b)
Number of coins that Roshel had at first
= 1 u + 65
= 28 + 65
= 93
Number of coins that Roshel has now
= 93 - 32
= 61
Answer(s): (a) 28; (b) 61