Ben and Raeann had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Raeann gave away 17 mini cupcakes and Ben gave away 53 mini cupcakes, Raeann had 5 times as many mini cupcakes as Ben. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Ben |
Raeann |
| Before |
1 u + 53 |
5 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 53 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Ben and Raeann had at first is the same.
5 u + 17 = 1 u + 53
5 u - 1 u = 53 - 17
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 53
= 9 + 53
= 62
Answer(s): 62
