Irene had 37 more candy canes than Luis at first. After Luis had eaten 11 of his candy canes, Irene had 5 times as many candy canes as Luis. How many candy canes did Irene and Luis have in total at first?
| |
Irene |
Luis |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 11 + 37 |
1 u + 11 |
6 u + 11 |
| Change |
|
- 11 |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
|
The number of candy canes that Irene had at first remains unchanged.
5 u = 1 u + 11 + 37
5 u - 1 u = 48
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of candy canes that they had at first
= 6 u + 11
= 6 x 12 + 11
= 72 + 11
= 83
Answer(s): 83
