Jeremy and Howard had a total of 164 buttons at first. After Jeremy bought 27 more buttons and Howard gave away 15 buttons, Jeremy now has the same number of buttons as Howard. How many buttons did Jeremy have at first?
|
Jeremy |
Howard |
Total |
Before |
1 u - 27 |
1 u + 15 |
164 |
Change |
+ 27 |
- 15 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
176 |
Total number of buttons in the end
= 164 + 27 - 15
= 176
2 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 2 = 88
Number of buttons that Jeremy had in the end
= 1 u
= 88
Number of buttons that Jeremy had at first
= 88 - 27
= 61
Answer(s): 61