Jack had a total of 187 silver and blue heart cutouts. After giving away
49 of the silver heart cutouts and 75 blue heart cutouts, there was an equal number of silver and blue heart cutouts left. How many silver heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Silver heart cutouts |
Blue heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
5 u + 75 |
187 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 75 |
|
After |
5 u |
5 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 9 u + 5 u + 75
= 14 u + 75
14 u + 75 = 187
14 u = 187 - 75
14 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 14 = 8
Number of silver heart cutouts that Jack had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= 72
Answer(s): 72