Will had a total of 132 pink and white beads. After giving away
25 of the pink beads and 52 white beads, there was an equal number of pink and white beads left. How many pink beads did he have at first?
| |
Pink beads |
White beads |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 52 |
132 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 52 |
|
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
|
Total number of beads at first
= 5 u + 3 u + 52
= 8 u + 52
8 u + 52 = 132
8 u = 132 - 52
8 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 8 = 10
Number of pink beads that Will had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50
