An equal number of jelly beans were distributed to 4 boys and 5 girls. Each boy then gave
34 of her share of jelly beans to the girls. As a result, each girl received 12 more jelly beans.
- How many jelly beans did each boy have left?
- Find the total number of jelly beans each girl had after receiving more jelly beans from the boys.
(a)
Number of jelly beans that the boys gave to the girls
= 5 x 12
= 60
Number of jelly beans that each boy gave to the girls
= 60 ÷ 4
= 15
Number of jelly beans that each boy had at first = 4 u
Number of jelly beans that each boy gave away = 3 u
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Number of jelly beans that each boy left
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
= 5
(b)
Number of jelly beans that each girl had in the end
= 4 u + 12
= 4 x 5 + 12
= 20 + 12
= 32
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 32