Reggie had 95 stamps more than Henry at first. After Reggie had given away 137 of his stamps to Lee, Henry had four times as many stamps as Reggie. Find the number of stamps Reggie had at first.
| |
Reggie |
Henry |
Comparing between
Reggie and Henry |
95 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 137 |
4 u |
| Change |
- 137 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Reggie had 95 stamps more than Henry at first.
If 95 more marbles is given to Henry at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 95 = 1 u + 137
4 u - 1 u = 137 - 95
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Number of stamps that Reggie has at first
= 1 u + 137
= 14 + 137
= 151
Answer(s): 151
