Will had a total of 148 purple and white flags. After giving away
58 of the purple flags and 60 white flags, there was an equal number of purple and white flags left. How many purple flags did he have at first?
| |
Purple flags |
White flags |
Total |
| Before |
8 u |
3 u + 60 |
148 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 60 |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
|
Total number of flags at first
= 8 u + 3 u + 60
= 11 u + 60
11 u + 60 = 148
11 u = 148 - 60
11 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 11 = 8
Number of purple flags that Will had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64
Answer(s): 64
