Justin and Tina had the same number of lollipops. After Tina gave away 17 lollipops and Justin gave away 41 lollipops, Tina had 4 times as many lollipops as Justin. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Justin |
Tina |
| Before |
1 u + 41 |
4 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 41 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
The number of lollipops that Justin and Tina had at first is the same.
4 u + 17 = 1 u + 41
4 u - 1 u = 41 - 17
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 41
= 8 + 41
= 49
Answer(s): 49
