Dana and Olivia have some muffins each. If Dana gives Olivia 13 muffins, Dana will have
12 as many muffins as Olivia. If Dana gives Olivia 10 muffins, they will have an equal number of muffins. How many muffins does Dana have at first?
|
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
|
Dana |
Olivia |
Dana |
Olivia |
Before |
1 u + 13 |
2 u - 13 |
1.5 u + 10 |
1.5 u - 10 |
Change |
- 13 |
+ 13 |
- 10 |
+ 10 |
After |
1 u |
2 u |
1.5 u |
1.5 u |
Total number of muffins that Dana and Olivia have
= 1 u + 2 u
= 3 u
Number of muffins that Dana and Olivia each has in the end is the same.
Number of muffins that Dana and Olivia each has in the end in Case 2
= 3 u ÷ 2
= 1.5 u
Number of muffins that Dana had at first is the same in Case 1 and Case 2.
1.5 u + 10 = 1 u + 13
1.5 u - 1 u = 13 - 10
0.5 u = 3
1 u = 3 ÷ 0.5 = 6
Number of muffins that Dana has
= 1 u + 13
= 1 x 6 + 13
= 6 + 13
= 19
Answer(s): 19