Ethan and Gwen had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Gwen gave away 14 mini cupcakes and Ethan gave away 40 mini cupcakes, Gwen had 2 times as many mini cupcakes as Ethan. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Ethan |
Gwen |
| Before |
1 u + 40 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 40 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Ethan and Gwen had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 40
2 u - 1 u = 40 - 14
1 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 1 = 26
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 40
= 26 + 40
= 66
Answer(s): 66
