George had a total of 140 pink and purple balloons. After giving away
16 of the pink balloons and 41 purple balloons, there was an equal number of pink and purple balloons left. How many pink balloons did he have at first?
|
Pink balloons |
Purple balloons |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
5 u + 41 |
140 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 41 |
|
After |
5 u |
5 u |
|
Total number of balloons at first
= 6 u + 5 u + 41
= 11 u + 41
11 u + 41 = 140
11 u = 140 - 41
11 u = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 11 = 9
Number of pink balloons that George had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 9
= 54
Answer(s): 54