Harry and Joelle had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Joelle gave away 16 mini cupcakes and Harry gave away 44 mini cupcakes, Joelle had 3 times as many mini cupcakes as Harry. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Harry |
Joelle |
| Before |
1 u + 44 |
3 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 44 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Harry and Joelle had at first is the same.
3 u + 16 = 1 u + 44
3 u - 1 u = 44 - 16
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 44
= 14 + 44
= 58
Answer(s): 58
