There were some rows of stools in a parade square. Each row had 8 stools. When Gwen brought in 4 extra stools and rearranged all the stools, there were 6 stools in each row and 2 more rows than before. How many stools were there at first?
|
First arrangement |
Second arrangement |
Number |
1 u |
1 u + 2 |
Value |
8 |
6 |
Total value |
8 u |
6 u + 12 |
If another 4 stools are added in the first arrangement, the total number of stools in the first arrangement and the second arrangement will be the same.
8 u + 4 = 6 u + 12
8 u - 6 u = 12 - 4
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Number of stools at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 4
= 32
Answer(s): 32