Yesterday, Glen had 25 more stickers than Bryan. Today, Glen gave Bryan
47 of his stickers. As a result, he has half as many stickers as Bryan now. How many stickers did Glen have yesterday?
|
Glen |
Bryan |
More |
Before |
7 u |
2 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4 u |
+ 4 u |
|
After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Glen and Bryan in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of stickers that Bryan has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of stickers that Glen had more than Bryan yesterday
= 7 u - 2 u
= 5 u
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Number of stickers that Glen had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= 35
Answer(s): 35