Reggie and Betty had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Betty gave away 16 mini cupcakes and Reggie gave away 44 mini cupcakes, Betty had 2 times as many mini cupcakes as Reggie. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Reggie |
Betty |
| Before |
1 u + 44 |
2 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 44 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Reggie and Betty had at first is the same.
2 u + 16 = 1 u + 44
2 u - 1 u = 44 - 16
1 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 1 = 28
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 44
= 28 + 44
= 72
Answer(s): 72
