Sean had 98 stamps more than Vaidev at first. After Sean had given away 140 of his stamps to Harry, Vaidev had four times as many stamps as Sean. Find the number of stamps Sean had at first.
| |
Sean |
Vaidev |
Comparing between
Sean and Vaidev |
98 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 140 |
4 u |
| Change |
- 140 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Sean had 98 stamps more than Vaidev at first.
If 98 more marbles is given to Vaidev at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 98 = 1 u + 140
4 u - 1 u = 140 - 98
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Number of stamps that Sean has at first
= 1 u + 140
= 14 + 140
= 154
Answer(s): 154
