Carl had a total of 121 green and brown flags. After giving away
12 of the green flags and 46 brown flags, there was an equal number of green and brown flags left. How many green flags did he have at first?
| |
Green flags |
Brown flags |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u + 46 |
121 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 46 |
|
| After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of flags at first
= 2 u + 1 u + 46
= 3 u + 46
3 u + 46 = 121
3 u = 121 - 46
3 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 3 = 25
Number of green flags that Carl had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 25
= 50
Answer(s): 50
