An equal number of lollipops were distributed to 5 boys and 6 girls. Each boy then gave
34 of her share of lollipops to the girls. As a result, each girl received 5 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
= 6 x 5
= 30
Number of lollipops that each boy gave to the girls
= 30 ÷ 5
= 6
Number of lollipops that each boy had at first = 4 u
Number of lollipops that each boy gave away = 3 u
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Number of lollipops that each boy left
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
= 2
(b)
Number of lollipops that each girl had in the end
= 4 u + 5
= 4 x 2 + 5
= 8 + 5
= 13
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 13