Harry had a total of 162 silver and gold balloons. After giving away
16 of the silver balloons and 52 gold balloons, there was an equal number of silver and gold balloons left. How many silver balloons did he have at first?
|
Silver balloons |
Gold balloons |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
5 u + 52 |
162 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 52 |
|
After |
5 u |
5 u |
|
Total number of balloons at first
= 6 u + 5 u + 52
= 11 u + 52
11 u + 52 = 162
11 u = 162 - 52
11 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 11 = 10
Number of silver balloons that Harry had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 10
= 60
Answer(s): 60