Liam and Paul gave away the same number of stickers. Liam gave away
35 of his stickers while Paul gave
59 of his stickers away. Given that Liam had 20 stickers less than Paul at first, how many stickers did Liam have at first?
| |
Liam |
Paul |
| 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 Liam and Paul gave away is the same. Make the number of stickers that Liam and Paul gave away the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Number of stickers that Liam had at first = 25 u
Number of stickers that Paul had at first = 27 u
Number of stickers that Liam had less than Paul at first
= 27 u - 25 u
= 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Number of stickers that Liam had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 10
= 250
Answer(s): 250
