Howard and Fiona had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Fiona gave away 18 mini cupcakes and Howard gave away 48 mini cupcakes, Fiona had 4 times as many mini cupcakes as Howard. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Howard |
Fiona |
| Before |
1 u + 48 |
4 u + 18 |
| Change |
- 48 |
- 18 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Howard and Fiona had at first is the same.
4 u + 18 = 1 u + 48
4 u - 1 u = 48 - 18
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 48
= 10 + 48
= 58
Answer(s): 58
