Shiyun, Shannon and Emily have 465 beads altogether. After Shannon gave Emily 43 beads and Emily gave Shiyun 12 beads, they all have equal number of beads.
- How many beads did each girl have in the end?
- How many beads did Emily have at first?
|
Shiyun |
Shannon |
Emily |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
465 |
Change 1 |
|
- 43 |
+ 43 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 12 |
|
- 12 |
|
After |
155 |
155 |
155 |
465 |
(a)
Number of beads that each of them had in the end
= 465 ÷ 3
= 155
(b)
Number of beads that Emily had at first
= 155 + 12 - 43
= 124
Answer(s): (a) 155; (b) 124