An equal number of jelly beans were distributed to 6 boys and 8 girls. Each boy then gave
23 of her share of jelly beans to the girls. As a result, each girl received 9 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
= 8 x 9
= 72
Number of jelly beans that each boy gave to the girls
= 72 ÷ 6
= 12
Number of jelly beans that each boy had at first = 3 u
Number of jelly beans that each boy gave away = 2 u
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of jelly beans that each boy left
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= 6
(b)
Number of jelly beans that each girl had in the end
= 3 u + 9
= 3 x 6 + 9
= 18 + 9
= 27
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 27