Vanessa had 13 more scones than Hazel at first. After Vanessa ate 5 scones, she had five times as many scones as Hazel in the end. How many scones did Hazel have?
| |
Hazel |
Vanessa |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u + 13 |
| Change |
|
- 5 |
| After |
1 u |
1 u + 8 |
Comparing Hazel
and Vanessa in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of scones that Hazel had remains unchanged.
Number of scones that Vanessa had in the end
= 5 x 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 1 u + 8
5 u - 1 u = 8
4 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 4 = 2
Number of scones that Hazel had
= 1 u
= 2
Answer(s): 2
