Tim and Wesley gave away the same number of stickers. Tim gave away
35 of his stickers while Wesley gave
59 of his stickers away. Given that Tim had 22 stickers less than Wesley at first, how many stickers did Tim have at first?
| |
Tim |
Wesley |
| Before |
5x5 =
25 u |
9x3 =
27 u |
| Change |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
- 5x3 =
- 15 u |
| After |
2x5 =
10 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
The number of stickers that Tim and Wesley gave away is the same. Make the number of stickers that Tim and Wesley gave away the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Number of stickers that Tim had at first = 25 u
Number of stickers that Wesley had at first = 27 u
Number of stickers that Tim had less than Wesley at first
= 27 u - 25 u
= 2 u
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of stickers that Tim had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 11
= 275
Answer(s): 275
