Ryan and Roshel had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Roshel gave away 22 mini cupcakes and Ryan gave away 54 mini cupcakes, Roshel had 5 times as many mini cupcakes as Ryan. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Ryan |
Roshel |
| Before |
1 u + 54 |
5 u + 22 |
| Change |
- 54 |
- 22 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Ryan and Roshel had at first is the same.
5 u + 22 = 1 u + 54
5 u - 1 u = 54 - 22
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 54
= 8 + 54
= 62
Answer(s): 62
