Pierre had 88 stickers more than Asher at first. After Pierre had given away 134 of his stickers to Nick, Asher had thrice as many stickers as Pierre. Find the number of stickers Pierre had at first.
| |
Pierre |
Asher |
Comparing between
Pierre and Asher |
88 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 134 |
3 u |
| Change |
- 134 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Pierre had 88 stickers more than Asher at first.
If 88 more marbles is given to Asher at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
3 u + 88 = 1 u + 134
3 u - 1 u = 134 - 88
2 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 2 = 23
Number of stickers that Pierre has at first
= 1 u + 134
= 23 + 134
= 157
Answer(s): 157
