Peter had
58 as many beads as Fiona. After Peter gave away 6 beads, he had 63 less beads than Fiona. How many beads did Fiona have?
| |
Peter |
Fiona |
| Before |
5 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- 6 |
|
| After |
5 u - 6 |
8 u |
Fiona had 63 more beads than Peter in the end. So, if Peter had another 63 beads, he would have the same number of beads as Fiona.
8 u = 5 u - 6 + 63
8 u - 5 u = 63 - 6
3 u = 57
1 u = 57 ÷ 3 = 19
Number of beads that Fiona had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 19
= 152
Answer: 152
