Zeph had a total of 160 purple and gold beads. After giving away
1011 of the purple beads and 64 gold beads, there was an equal number of purple and gold beads left. How many purple beads did he have at first?
| |
Purple beads |
Gold beads |
Total |
| Before |
11 u |
1 u + 64 |
160 |
| Change |
- 10 u |
- 64 |
|
| After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of beads at first
= 11 u + 1 u + 64
= 12 u + 64
12 u + 64 = 160
12 u = 160 - 64
12 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 12 = 8
Number of purple beads that Zeph had at first
= 11 u
= 11 x 8
= 88
Answer(s): 88
