Winnie had 33 more sweets than Dylan at first. After Dylan had eaten 15 of his sweets, Winnie had 5 times as many sweets as Dylan. How many sweets did Winnie and Dylan have in total at first?
| |
Winnie |
Dylan |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 15 + 33 |
1 u + 15 |
6 u + 15 |
| Change |
|
- 15 |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
|
The number of sweets that Winnie had at first remains unchanged.
5 u = 1 u + 15 + 33
5 u - 1 u = 48
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of sweets that they had at first
= 6 u + 15
= 6 x 12 + 15
= 72 + 15
= 87
Answer(s): 87
