Fiona and her brother have some coins. Fiona had 60 more coins than her brother. After Fiona gave her brother 18 coins, her brother has 80 coins now.
- How many coins did her brother have at first?
- How many coins does Fiona have now?
|
Fiona |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 60 |
1 u |
Change |
- 18 |
+ 18 |
After |
? |
80 |
(a)
Number of coins that her brother had at first
= 80 -18
= 62
(b)
Number of coins that Fiona had at first
= 1 u + 60
= 62 + 60
= 122
Number of coins that Fiona has now
= 122 - 18
= 104
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 104