Julian and Usha had the same number of candy canes. After Usha gave away 14 candy canes and Julian gave away 47 candy canes, Usha had 4 times as many candy canes as Julian. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Julian |
Usha |
| Before |
1 u + 47 |
4 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 47 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
The number of candy canes that Julian and Usha had at first is the same.
4 u + 14 = 1 u + 47
4 u - 1 u = 47 - 14
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 47
= 11 + 47
= 58
Answer(s): 58
