Will and Jane had the same number of caramel apples. After Jane gave away 16 caramel apples and Will gave away 38 caramel apples, Jane had 2 times as many caramel apples as Will. How many caramel apples did each of them have at first?
| |
Will |
Jane |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
2 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of caramel apples that Will and Jane had at first is the same.
2 u + 16 = 1 u + 38
2 u - 1 u = 38 - 16
1 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 1 = 22
Number of caramel apples that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 22 + 38
= 60
Answer(s): 60
