Ian and Gabby had the same number of lollipops. After Gabby gave away 17 lollipops and Ian gave away 37 lollipops, Gabby had 3 times as many lollipops as Ian. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Ian |
Gabby |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
3 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of lollipops that Ian and Gabby had at first is the same.
3 u + 17 = 1 u + 37
3 u - 1 u = 37 - 17
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 10 + 37
= 47
Answer(s): 47
