Liam and Jane had the same number of caramel apples. After Jane gave away 13 caramel apples and Liam gave away 47 caramel apples, Jane had 3 times as many caramel apples as Liam. How many caramel apples did each of them have at first?
| |
Liam |
Jane |
| Before |
1 u + 47 |
3 u + 13 |
| Change |
- 47 |
- 13 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of caramel apples that Liam and Jane had at first is the same.
3 u + 13 = 1 u + 47
3 u - 1 u = 47 - 13
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of caramel apples that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 47
= 17 + 47
= 64
Answer(s): 64
