Jack and Jane had the same number of sweets. After Jane gave away 22 sweets and Jack gave away 46 sweets, Jane had 3 times as many sweets as Jack. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Jack |
Jane |
| Before |
1 u + 46 |
3 u + 22 |
| Change |
- 46 |
- 22 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of sweets that Jack and Jane had at first is the same.
3 u + 22 = 1 u + 46
3 u - 1 u = 46 - 22
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of sweets that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 46
= 12 + 46
= 58
Answer(s): 58
