Harry had 131 buttons more than Gabriel at first. After Harry had given away 155 of his buttons to Riordan, Gabriel had four times as many buttons as Harry. Find the number of buttons Harry had at first.
|
Harry |
Gabriel |
Comparing between Harry and Gabriel |
131 more |
|
Before |
1 u + 155 |
4 u |
Change |
- 155 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
Harry had 131 buttons more than Gabriel at first.
If 131 more marbles is given to Gabriel at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 131 = 1 u + 155
4 u - 1 u = 155 - 131
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of buttons that Harry has at first
= 1 u + 155
= 8 + 155
= 163
Answer(s): 163