There were 57 chikoos altogether in Basket A and Basket B. After I had transferred 12 chikoos from Basket A to Basket B, the number of chikoos in Basket A became twice the number of chikoos in Basket B. How many chikoos were there in Basket A at first?
| |
A |
B |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 12 |
1 u - 12 |
57 |
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
|
| After |
2 u |
1 u |
57 |
Total number of chikoos
= 2 u + 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 57
1 u = 57 ÷ 3 = 19
Number of chikoos in Basket A in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 19
= 38
Number of chikoos in Basket A at first
= 38 + 12
= 50
Answer(s): 50
