Jeremy had
38 as many beads as Barbara. After Jeremy gave away 46 beads, he had 96 less beads than Barbara. How many beads did Barbara have?
| |
Jeremy |
Barbara |
| Before |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- 46 |
|
| After |
3 u - 46 |
8 u |
Barbara had 96 more beads than Jeremy in the end. So, if Jeremy had another 96 beads, he would have the same number of beads as Barbara.
8 u = 3 u - 46 + 96
8 u - 3 u = 96 - 46
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Number of beads that Barbara had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= 80
Answer: 80
