Xavier had
35 as many beads as Penelope. After Xavier gave away 28 beads, he had 58 less beads than Penelope. How many beads did Penelope have?
| |
Xavier |
Penelope |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 28 |
|
| After |
3 u - 28 |
5 u |
Penelope had 58 more beads than Xavier in the end. So, if Xavier had another 58 beads, he would have the same number of beads as Penelope.
5 u = 3 u - 28 + 58
5 u - 3 u = 58 - 28
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of beads that Penelope had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 15
= 75
Answer: 75
