Vaidev had 96 erasers more than Dylan at first. After Vaidev had given away 140 of his erasers to Ethan, Dylan had thrice as many erasers as Vaidev. Find the number of erasers Vaidev had at first.
| |
Vaidev |
Dylan |
Comparing between
Vaidev and Dylan |
96 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 140 |
3 u |
| Change |
- 140 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Vaidev had 96 erasers more than Dylan at first.
If 96 more marbles is given to Dylan at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
3 u + 96 = 1 u + 140
3 u - 1 u = 140 - 96
2 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 2 = 22
Number of erasers that Vaidev has at first
= 1 u + 140
= 22 + 140
= 162
Answer(s): 162
