Adam and Bryan have a total of 300 stickers.
Adam gives Bryan 40 stickers.
Now, Adam has 60 more than Bryan.
- How many stickers does Adam have at first?
- How many stickers does Bryan have in the end?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 100 |
1 u - 40 |
300 |
Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
|
After |
1 u + 60 |
1 u |
2 u + 60 |
(a)
In the end
Number of stickers that Adam has = 1 u + 60
Number of stickers that Bryan has = 1 u
Total number of stickers = 1 u + 1 u + 60 = 2 u + 60
At first
Number of stickers that Adam has = 1 u + 60 + 40 = 1 u + 100
Number of stickers that Bryan has = 1 u - 40
The total number of stickers at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Total number of stickers in the end = Total number of stickers at first
2 u + 60 = 300
2 u = 300 - 60
2 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 2 = 120
Number of stickers that Adam has at first
= 1 u + 100
= 120 + 100
= 220
(b)
Number of stickers that Bryan has in the end
= 1 u
= 120
Answer(s): (a) 220; (b) 120