Wesley had 105 pens more than Japheth at first. After Wesley had given away 132 of his pens to Harry, Japheth had four times as many pens as Wesley. Find the number of pens Wesley had at first.
| |
Wesley |
Japheth |
Comparing between
Wesley and Japheth |
105 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 132 |
4 u |
| Change |
- 132 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Wesley had 105 pens more than Japheth at first.
If 105 more marbles is given to Japheth at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 105 = 1 u + 132
4 u - 1 u = 132 - 105
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Number of pens that Wesley has at first
= 1 u + 132
= 9 + 132
= 141
Answer(s): 141
