Howard and Winnie had the same number of candy canes. After Winnie gave away 17 candy canes and Howard gave away 39 candy canes, Winnie had 3 times as many candy canes as Howard. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Howard |
Winnie |
| Before |
1 u + 39 |
3 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 39 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Howard and Winnie had at first is the same.
3 u + 17 = 1 u + 39
3 u - 1 u = 39 - 17
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 39
= 11 + 39
= 50
Answer(s): 50
