Asher and Warren had the same number of stamps. Asher gave away
45 of his stamps while Warren gave away
23 of his stamps. Given that Asher gave away 12 stamps more than Warren, how many stamps did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher's stamps |
Warren's stamps |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
- 4x3 =
- 12 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
The number of cards that Asher and Warren each had at first is the same. Make the number of cards that Asher and Warren each had at first the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
Number of stamps that Asher gave away more than Warren
= 12 u - 10 u
= 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of stamps that Asher had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 6
= 90
Answer(s): 90
