Cole and Erika had the same number of lollipops. After Erika gave away 19 lollipops and Cole gave away 52 lollipops, Erika had 4 times as many lollipops as Cole. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Cole |
Erika |
| Before |
1 u + 52 |
4 u + 19 |
| Change |
- 52 |
- 19 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
The number of lollipops that Cole and Erika had at first is the same.
4 u + 19 = 1 u + 52
4 u - 1 u = 52 - 19
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 52
= 11 + 52
= 63
Answer(s): 63
