Marion had 5 times as many coins as Emily at first. After Marion gave 50 coins to Emily, they each had the same number of coins in the end. How many coins did Emily have in the end?
| |
Marion |
Emily |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
| After |
5 u - 50 |
1 u + 50 |
Comparing Marion and
Emily in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of coins that Marion and Emily had in the end is equal.
5 u - 50 = 1 u + 50
5 u - 1 u = 50 + 50
4 u = 100
1 u = 25
Number of coins that Emily had in the end
= 1 u + 50
= 25 + 50
= 75
Answer(s): 75
