Gem had 16 more caramel apples than Nick at first. After Nick had eaten 11 of his caramel apples, Gem had 4 times as many caramel apples as Nick. How many caramel apples did Gem and Nick have in total at first?
| |
Gem |
Nick |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 11 + 16 |
1 u + 11 |
5 u + 11 |
| Change |
|
- 11 |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
|
The number of caramel apples that Gem had at first remains unchanged.
4 u = 1 u + 11 + 16
4 u - 1 u = 27
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Number of caramel apples that they had at first
= 5 u + 11
= 5 x 9 + 11
= 45 + 11
= 56
Answer(s): 56
