Fred had a total of 156 red and grey heart cutouts. After giving away
23 of the red heart cutouts and 76 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 |
3 u |
1 u + 76 |
156 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 76 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 3 u + 1 u + 76
= 4 u + 76
4 u + 76 = 156
4 u = 156 - 76
4 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 4 = 20
Number of red heart cutouts that Fred had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 20
= 60
Answer(s): 60