Cole had 81 stickers more than Fred at first. After Cole had given away 141 of his stickers to David, Fred had thrice as many stickers as Cole. Find the number of stickers Cole had at first.
| |
Cole |
Fred |
Comparing between
Cole and Fred |
81 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 141 |
3 u |
| Change |
- 141 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Cole had 81 stickers more than Fred at first.
If 81 more marbles is given to Fred at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
3 u + 81 = 1 u + 141
3 u - 1 u = 141 - 81
2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Number of stickers that Cole has at first
= 1 u + 141
= 30 + 141
= 171
Answer(s): 171
