Reggie and Abi had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Abi gave away 14 mini cupcakes and Reggie gave away 37 mini cupcakes, Abi had 2 times as many mini cupcakes as Reggie. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Reggie |
Abi |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Reggie and Abi had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 37
2 u - 1 u = 37 - 14
1 u = 23
1 u = 23 ÷ 1 = 23
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 23 + 37
= 60
Answer(s): 60
