Reggie had 123 stickers more than Tommy at first. After Reggie had given away 177 of his stickers to Mark, Tommy had four times as many stickers as Reggie. Find the number of stickers Reggie had at first.
| |
Reggie |
Tommy |
Comparing between
Reggie and Tommy |
123 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 177 |
4 u |
| Change |
- 177 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Reggie had 123 stickers more than Tommy at first.
If 123 more marbles is given to Tommy at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 123 = 1 u + 177
4 u - 1 u = 177 - 123
3 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Number of stickers that Reggie has at first
= 1 u + 177
= 18 + 177
= 195
Answer(s): 195
