Question

144 coins are divided equally among some

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the number of children to be '$x$'

So, 144 coins were divided among '$x$' children

For $x-3$ children, each child would have 16 coins

So now, solve the equation $(x-3)*16=144$

Solving for $x$:

$(x-3)*16=144$

$x-3=\frac{144}{16}$

$x-3=9$

$x=9+3$

$x=12$

Therefore, there are 12 children.

Answer 2

Answer:

Consider the number of children to be x.

So, 144 coins were divided amongst x children.

For x-3 children, each child would have 16 coins

So, (x-3)*16=144

Solving for x, x-3=144/16

or x-3=9

or x=9+3=12

Answer is 12