Three girls, Xandra, Penelope and Jaslyn had a total of 3900 stickers. Some exchanges were made. First, Xandra gave Penelope as many stickers as Penelope had. After that, Penelope gave
13 of whatever she had then to Jaslyn. Finally, Jaslyn gave
15 of whatever she had to Xandra. As a result, they each had the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Xandra have at first?
|
Xandra |
Penelope |
Jaslyn |
Total |
Before 1 |
? |
1 u |
|
3900 |
Change 1 |
- 1 u |
+ 1 u |
|
|
After 1 |
|
2 u |
|
|
Before 2 |
|
3 p |
|
3900 |
Change 2 |
|
- 1 p |
+ 1 p |
|
After 2 |
|
2 p |
|
|
Before 3 |
|
|
5 boxes |
3900 |
Change 3 |
+ 1 box |
|
- 1 box |
|
After 3 |
|
|
4 boxes |
|
After 3 |
1 group |
1 group |
1 group |
3900 |
3 groups = 3900
1 group = 3900 ÷ 3 = 1300
1 group = 4 boxes 4 boxes = 1300
1 box = 1300 ÷ 4 = 325
2 p = 1 group
1 p = 1300 ÷ 2 = 650
3 p = 3 x 650 = 1950
3 p = 2 u
2 u = 1950
1 u = 1950 ÷ 2 = 975
Number of stickers that Xandra had at first
= 1 group - 1 box + 1 u
= 1300 - 325 + 975
= 1950
Answer(s): 1950