Ivan had a total of 138 red and gold heart cutouts. After giving away
45 of the red heart cutouts and 48 gold heart cutouts, there was an equal number of red and gold heart cutouts left. How many red heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Red heart cutouts |
Gold heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
1 u + 48 |
138 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 48 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 5 u + 1 u + 48
= 6 u + 48
6 u + 48 = 138
6 u = 138 - 48
6 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 6 = 15
Number of red heart cutouts that Ivan had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 15
= 75
Answer(s): 75