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Coin Logic
Bob and John were counting how many £1 coins they each had. Bob said to John, "If I were to give you one of my coins, you would have twice as much as me". John replied, "If I were to give you one of my pound coins, then we would both have the same amount".
What is the minimum amount of £1 coins they could each have in this situation?
What is the minimum amount of £1 coins they could each have in this situation?
Answer
Bob has 5 £1 coins.John has 7 £1 coins.
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