Cody and Kylie had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Kylie gave away 14 mini cupcakes and Cody gave away 48 mini cupcakes, Kylie had 3 times as many mini cupcakes as Cody. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Cody |
Kylie |
| Before |
1 u + 48 |
3 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 48 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Cody and Kylie had at first is the same.
3 u + 14 = 1 u + 48
3 u - 1 u = 48 - 14
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 48
= 17 + 48
= 65
Answer(s): 65
