Neave and Sabrina had the same number of candy canes. After Sabrina gave away 13 candy canes and Neave gave away 37 candy canes, Sabrina had 3 times as many candy canes as Neave. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Neave |
Sabrina |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
3 u + 13 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 13 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Neave and Sabrina had at first is the same.
3 u + 13 = 1 u + 37
3 u - 1 u = 37 - 13
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 12 + 37
= 49
Answer(s): 49
