Flynn and Ethan gave away the same number of beads. Flynn gave away
35 of his beads while Ethan gave
59 of his beads away. Given that Flynn had 10 beads less than Ethan at first, how many beads did Flynn have at first?
| |
Flynn |
Ethan |
| Before |
5x5 =
25 u |
9x3 =
27 u |
| Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
- 5x3 =
- 15 u |
| After |
2x5 =
10 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
The number of beads that Flynn and Ethan gave away is the same. Make the number of beads that Flynn and Ethan gave away the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Number of beads that Flynn had at first = 25 u
Number of beads that Ethan had at first = 27 u
Number of beads that Flynn had less than Ethan at first
= 27 u - 25 u
= 2 u
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Number of beads that Flynn had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 5
= 125
Answer(s): 125
