Vaidev and Abi had the same number of lollipops. After Abi gave away 17 lollipops and Vaidev gave away 39 lollipops, Abi had 3 times as many lollipops as Vaidev. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Vaidev |
Abi |
| Before |
1 u + 39 |
3 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 39 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of lollipops that Vaidev and Abi had at first is the same.
3 u + 17 = 1 u + 39
3 u - 1 u = 39 - 17
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 39
= 11 + 39
= 50
Answer(s): 50
