Flynn had 99 pens more than Glen at first. After Flynn had given away 153 of his pens to Zeph, Glen had thrice as many pens as Flynn. Find the number of pens Flynn had at first.
| |
Flynn |
Glen |
Comparing between
Flynn and Glen |
99 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 153 |
3 u |
| Change |
- 153 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Flynn had 99 pens more than Glen at first.
If 99 more marbles is given to Glen at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
3 u + 99 = 1 u + 153
3 u - 1 u = 153 - 99
2 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 2 = 27
Number of pens that Flynn has at first
= 1 u + 153
= 27 + 153
= 180
Answer(s): 180
