Asher and Pierre had the same number of cards at first. After Asher had bought another 25 cards and Pierre had lost 9 of his cards, Asher had thrice as many cards as Pierre. How many cards did each of them have at first?
| |
Pierre |
Asher |
| Before |
1 u + 9 |
3 u - 25 |
| Change |
- 9 |
+ 25 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Asher and Pierre had the same number of cards at first.
3 u - 25 = 1 u + 9
3 u - 1 u = 9 + 25
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of cards that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 9
= 17 + 9
= 26
Answer(s): 26
