Liam and Bryan shared some stamps. Liam took
511 of the stamps. After Liam lost 18 stamps, Bryan had thrice as many stamps as Liam. How many stamps did Bryan have in the end?
|
Liam |
Bryan |
Before |
5 u |
6 u |
Change |
- 18 |
|
After |
1x2 = 2 u |
3x2 = 6 u |
The number of stamps that Bryan had remains the same. Make the number of stamps that Bryan had the same. LCM of 6 and 3 is 6.
Number of stamps that Liam lost
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of stamps that Bryan had in the end
= 6 u
= 6 x 6
= 36
Answer(s): 36