Vaidev had a total of 188 white and yellow flags. After giving away
49 of the white flags and 62 yellow flags, there was an equal number of white and yellow flags left. How many white flags did he have at first?
|
White flags |
Yellow flags |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
5 u + 62 |
188 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 62 |
|
After |
5 u |
5 u |
|
Total number of flags at first
= 9 u + 5 u + 62
= 14 u + 62
14 u + 62 = 188
14 u = 188 - 62
14 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 14 = 9
Number of white flags that Vaidev had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 9
= 81
Answer(s): 81