Olivia and Winnie have some puffs each. If Olivia gives Winnie 18 puffs, Olivia will have
67 as many puffs as Winnie. If Olivia gives Winnie 15 puffs, they will have an equal number of puffs. How many puffs does Olivia have at first?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
Olivia |
Winnie |
Olivia |
Winnie |
Before |
6 u + 18 |
7 u - 18 |
6.5 u + 15 |
6.5 u - 15 |
Change |
- 18 |
+ 18 |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
After |
6 u |
7 u |
6.5 u |
6.5 u |
Total number of puffs that Olivia and Winnie have
= 6 u + 7 u
= 13 u
Number of puffs that Olivia and Winnie each has in the end is the same.
Number of puffs that Olivia and Winnie each has in the end in Case 2
= 13 u ÷ 2
= 6.5 u
Number of puffs that Olivia had at first is the same in Case 1 and Case 2.
6.5 u + 15 = 6 u + 18
6.5 u - 6 u = 18 - 15
0.5 u = 3
1 u = 3 ÷ 0.5 = 6
Number of puffs that Olivia has
= 6 u + 18
= 6 x 6 + 18
= 36 + 18
= 54
Answer(s): 54