An equal number of sweets were distributed to 5 boys and 10 girls. Each boy then gave
34 of her share of sweets to the girls. As a result, each girl received 9 more sweets.
- How many sweets did each boy have left?
- Find the total number of sweets each girl had after receiving more sweets from the boys.
(a)
Number of sweets that the boys gave to the girls
= 10 x 9
= 90
Number of sweets that each boy gave to the girls
= 90 ÷ 5
= 18
Number of sweets that each boy had at first = 4 u
Number of sweets that each boy gave away = 3 u
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of sweets that each boy left
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
= 6
(b)
Number of sweets that each girl had in the end
= 4 u + 9
= 4 x 6 + 9
= 24 + 9
= 33
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 33