An equal number of lollipops were distributed to 4 boys and 6 girls. Each boy then gave
23 of her share of lollipops to the girls. As a result, each girl received 8 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
= 6 x 8
= 48
Number of lollipops that each boy gave to the girls
= 48 ÷ 4
= 12
Number of lollipops that each boy had at first = 3 u
Number of lollipops that each boy gave away = 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of lollipops that each boy left
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= 6
(b)
Number of lollipops that each girl had in the end
= 3 u + 8
= 3 x 6 + 8
= 18 + 8
= 26
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 26