Barbara and Jean had the
same number of caramel apples at first. Barbara gave 16 caramel apples away to her sibling. In the end, Jean had three times as many caramel apples as Barbara. How many caramel apples did Barbara have at first?
| |
Barbara |
Jean |
| Before |
3 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 16 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of caramel apples that Jean had remains unchanged.
Number of caramel apples that Barbara gave away
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Number of caramel apples that Barbara had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 8
= 24
Answer(s): 24
