An equal number of lollipops were distributed to 6 boys and 8 girls. Each boy then gave
45 of her share of lollipops to the girls. As a result, each girl received 9 more lollipops.
- How many lollipops did each boy have left?
- Find the total number of lollipops each girl had after receiving more lollipops from the boys.
(a)
Number of lollipops that the boys gave to the girls
= 8 x 9
= 72
Number of lollipops that each boy gave to the girls
= 72 ÷ 6
= 12
Number of lollipops that each boy had at first = 5 u
Number of lollipops that each boy gave away = 4 u
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Number of lollipops that each boy left
= 5 u - 4 u
= 1 u
= 3
(b)
Number of lollipops that each girl had in the end
= 5 u + 9
= 5 x 3 + 9
= 15 + 9
= 24
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) 24