Fabian and John gave away the same number of stickers. Fabian gave away
35 of his stickers while John gave
49 of his stickers away. Given that Fabian had 21 stickers less than John at first, how many stickers did Fabian have at first?
|
Fabian |
John |
Before |
5x4 = 20 u |
9x3 = 27 u |
Change |
- 3x4 = - 12 u |
- 4x3 = - 12 u |
After |
2x4 = 8 u |
5x3 = 15 u |
The number of stickers that Fabian and John gave away is the same. Make the number of stickers that Fabian and John gave away the same. LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.
Number of stickers that Fabian had at first = 20 u
Number of stickers that John had at first = 27 u
Number of stickers that Fabian had less than John at first
= 27 u - 20 u
= 7 u
7 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 7 = 3
Number of stickers that Fabian had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 3
= 60
Answer(s): 60