Erika, Betty and Lucy have 444 stickers altogether. After Betty gave Lucy 40 stickers and Lucy gave Erika 10 stickers, they all have equal number of stickers.
- How many stickers did each girl have in the end?
- How many stickers did Lucy have at first?
|
Erika |
Betty |
Lucy |
Total |
Before |
|
|
? |
444 |
Change 1 |
|
- 40 |
+ 40 |
|
Change 2 |
+ 10 |
|
- 10 |
|
After |
148 |
148 |
148 |
444 |
(a)
Number of stickers that each of them had in the end
= 444 ÷ 3
= 148
(b)
Number of stickers that Lucy had at first
= 148 + 10 - 40
= 118
Answer(s): (a) 148; (b) 118