Neave had 129 stamps more than Sean at first. After Neave had given away 168 of his stamps to Will, Sean had four times as many stamps as Neave. Find the number of stamps Neave had at first.
|
Neave |
Sean |
Comparing between Neave and Sean |
129 more |
|
Before |
1 u + 168 |
4 u |
Change |
- 168 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
Neave had 129 stamps more than Sean at first.
If 129 more marbles is given to Sean at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 129 = 1 u + 168
4 u - 1 u = 168 - 129
3 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
Number of stamps that Neave has at first
= 1 u + 168
= 13 + 168
= 181
Answer(s): 181