Nicole and her cousin have some coins. Nicole had 67 more coins than her cousin. After Nicole gave her cousin 27 coins, her cousin has 65 coins now.
- How many coins did her cousin have at first?
- How many coins does Nicole have now?
|
Nicole |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 67 |
1 u |
Change |
- 27 |
+ 27 |
After |
? |
65 |
(a)
Number of coins that her cousin had at first
= 65 -27
= 38
(b)
Number of coins that Nicole had at first
= 1 u + 67
= 38 + 67
= 105
Number of coins that Nicole has now
= 105 - 27
= 78
Answer(s): (a) 38; (b) 78