An equal number of lollipops were distributed to 4 boys and 7 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
= 7 x 8
= 56
Number of lollipops that each boy gave to the girls
= 56 ÷ 4
= 14
Number of lollipops that each boy had at first = 3 u
Number of lollipops that each boy gave away = 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of lollipops that each boy left
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= 7
(b)
Number of lollipops that each girl had in the end
= 3 u + 8
= 3 x 7 + 8
= 21 + 8
= 29
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 29