Adam and Bryan have 390 stickers.
After Adam gives Bryan 39 stickers,
Adam has 110 more stickers than Bryan.
- How many stickers does Adam have at first?
- How many stickers does Bryan have in the end?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Before |
1 u + 149 |
1 u - 39 |
Change |
- 39 |
+ 39 |
After |
1 u + 110 |
1 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers
= 1 u + 1 u + 110
= 2 u + 110
2 u + 110 = 390
2 u = 390 - 110
2 u = 280
1 u = 280 ÷ 2 = 140
Number of stickers that Adam has at first
= 1 u + 149
= 140 + 149
= 289
(b)
Number of stickers that Bryan has in the end
= 1 u
= 140
Answer(s): (a) 289; (b) 140