Harry had a total of 193 red and black heart cutouts. After giving away
12 of the red heart cutouts and 55 black heart cutouts, there was an equal number of red and black heart cutouts left. How many red heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Red heart cutouts |
Black heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u + 55 |
193 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 55 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 2 u + 1 u + 55
= 3 u + 55
3 u + 55 = 193
3 u = 193 - 55
3 u = 138
1 u = 138 ÷ 3 = 46
Number of red heart cutouts that Harry had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 46
= 92
Answer(s): 92