Tommy had a total of 195 red and grey heart cutouts. After giving away
16 of the red heart cutouts and 74 grey heart cutouts, there was an equal number of red and grey heart cutouts left. How many red heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Red heart cutouts |
Grey heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
5 u + 74 |
195 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 74 |
|
After |
5 u |
5 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 6 u + 5 u + 74
= 11 u + 74
11 u + 74 = 195
11 u = 195 - 74
11 u = 121
1 u = 121 ÷ 11 = 11
Number of red heart cutouts that Tommy had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 11
= 66
Answer(s): 66