Sabrina had 6 times as many coins as Hazel at first. After Sabrina gave 15 coins to Hazel, they each had the same number of coins in the end. How many coins did Hazel have in the end?
| |
Sabrina |
Hazel |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
| After |
6 u - 15 |
1 u + 15 |
Comparing Sabrina and
Hazel in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of coins that Sabrina and Hazel had in the end is equal.
6 u - 15 = 1 u + 15
6 u - 1 u = 15 + 15
5 u = 30
1 u = 6
Number of coins that Hazel had in the end
= 1 u + 15
= 6 + 15
= 21
Answer(s): 21
