An equal number of lollipops were distributed to 4 boys and 7 girls. Each boy then gave
34 of her share of lollipops to the girls. As a result, each girl received 12 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
= 7 x 12
= 84
Number of lollipops that each boy gave to the girls
= 84 ÷ 4
= 21
Number of lollipops that each boy had at first = 4 u
Number of lollipops that each boy gave away = 3 u
3 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 3 = 7
Number of lollipops that each boy left
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
= 7
(b)
Number of lollipops that each girl had in the end
= 4 u + 12
= 4 x 7 + 12
= 28 + 12
= 40
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 40