Sean and Ian had the same number of cards at first. After Sean had bought another 32 cards and Ian had lost 6 of his cards, Sean had thrice as many cards as Ian. How many cards did each of them have at first?
| |
Ian |
Sean |
| Before |
1 u + 6 |
3 u - 32 |
| Change |
- 6 |
+ 32 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Sean and Ian had the same number of cards at first.
3 u - 32 = 1 u + 6
3 u - 1 u = 6 + 32
2 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 2 = 19
Number of cards that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 6
= 19 + 6
= 25
Answer(s): 25
