Albert and Penelope had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Penelope gave away 17 mini cupcakes and Albert gave away 49 mini cupcakes, Penelope had 3 times as many mini cupcakes as Albert. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Albert |
Penelope |
| Before |
1 u + 49 |
3 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 49 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Albert and Penelope had at first is the same.
3 u + 17 = 1 u + 49
3 u - 1 u = 49 - 17
2 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 49
= 16 + 49
= 65
Answer(s): 65
