Hazel and Rachel have some tarts each. If Hazel gives Rachel 20 tarts, Hazel will have
34 as many tarts as Rachel. If Hazel gives Rachel 11 tarts, they will have an equal number of tarts. How many tarts does Hazel have at first?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
Hazel |
Rachel |
Hazel |
Rachel |
Before |
3 u + 20 |
4 u - 20 |
3.5 u + 11 |
3.5 u - 11 |
Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
- 11 |
+ 11 |
After |
3 u |
4 u |
3.5 u |
3.5 u |
Total number of tarts that Hazel and Rachel have
= 3 u + 4 u
= 7 u
Number of tarts that Hazel and Rachel each has in the end is the same.
Number of tarts that Hazel and Rachel each has in the end in Case 2
= 7 u ÷ 2
= 3.5 u
Number of tarts that Hazel had at first is the same in Case 1 and Case 2.
3.5 u + 11 = 3 u + 20
3.5 u - 3 u = 20 - 11
0.5 u = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 0.5 = 18
Number of tarts that Hazel has
= 3 u + 20
= 3 x 18 + 20
= 54 + 20
= 74
Answer(s): 74