Howard and Sabrina had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Sabrina gave away 12 mini cupcakes and Howard gave away 40 mini cupcakes, Sabrina had 5 times as many mini cupcakes as Howard. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Howard |
Sabrina |
| Before |
1 u + 40 |
5 u + 12 |
| Change |
- 40 |
- 12 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Howard and Sabrina had at first is the same.
5 u + 12 = 1 u + 40
5 u - 1 u = 40 - 12
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 40
= 7 + 40
= 47
Answer(s): 47
