Jeremy had 101 erasers more than Jenson at first. After Jeremy had given away 177 of his erasers to Tom, Jenson had thrice as many erasers as Jeremy. Find the number of erasers Jeremy had at first.
|
Jeremy |
Jenson |
Comparing between Jeremy and Jenson |
101 more |
|
Before |
1 u + 177 |
3 u |
Change |
- 177 |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
Jeremy had 101 erasers more than Jenson at first.
If 101 more marbles is given to Jenson at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
3 u + 101 = 1 u + 177
3 u - 1 u = 177 - 101
2 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 2 = 38
Number of erasers that Jeremy has at first
= 1 u + 177
= 38 + 177
= 215
Answer(s): 215