Reggie gave
29 of his beads to Asher,
27 of his remaining beads to Luis and
35 of the rest of his beads to Simon. He then had 4 beads left. How many beads had he at first?
| Asher |
Remaining beads |
Total |
| 2 u |
7 u |
9 u |
| |
Luis |
Rest of the beads |
|
| |
2 u |
5 u |
|
| |
|
Simon |
Left |
|
| |
|
3 u |
2 u |
|
| |
|
|
4 |
|
Number of beads that Reggie had before = 9 u
Number of beads that Reggie gave to Asher = 2 u
Number of beads that Reggie gave to Luis = 2 u
Number of beads that Reggie gave to Simon = 3 u
Number of beads that Reggie had left = 2 u
2 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Number of beads that Reggie had at first
= 9 u
= 9 u x 2
= 18
Answer(s): 18
