Caden and Natalie had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Natalie gave away 16 mini cupcakes and Caden gave away 46 mini cupcakes, Natalie had 6 times as many mini cupcakes as Caden. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Caden |
Natalie |
| Before |
1 u + 46 |
6 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 46 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Caden and Natalie had at first is the same.
6 u + 16 = 1 u + 46
6 u - 1 u = 46 - 16
5 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 46
= 6 + 46
= 52
Answer(s): 52
