Jeremy and Michael had a total of 201 erasers at first. After Jeremy bought 27 more erasers and Michael gave away 14 erasers, Jeremy now has the same number of erasers as Michael. How many erasers did Jeremy have at first?
|
Jeremy |
Michael |
Total |
Before |
1 u - 27 |
1 u + 14 |
201 |
Change |
+ 27 |
- 14 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
214 |
Total number of erasers in the end
= 201 + 27 - 14
= 214
2 u = 214
1 u = 214 ÷ 2 = 107
Number of erasers that Jeremy had in the end
= 1 u
= 107
Number of erasers that Jeremy had at first
= 107 - 27
= 80
Answer(s): 80