Wesley had a total of 155 gold and silver paper cranes. After giving away
13 of the gold paper cranes and 60 silver paper cranes, there was an equal number of gold and silver paper cranes left. How many gold paper cranes did he have at first?
| |
Gold paper cranes |
Silver paper cranes |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
2 u + 60 |
155 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 60 |
|
| After |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Total number of paper cranes at first
= 3 u + 2 u + 60
= 5 u + 60
5 u + 60 = 155
5 u = 155 - 60
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Number of gold paper cranes that Wesley had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 19
= 57
Answer(s): 57
