Raeann had 11 more sweets than Reggie at first. After Reggie had eaten 13 of his sweets, Raeann had 4 times as many sweets as Reggie. How many sweets did Raeann and Reggie have in total at first?
| |
Raeann |
Reggie |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 13 + 11 |
1 u + 13 |
5 u + 13 |
| Change |
|
- 13 |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
|
The number of sweets that Raeann had at first remains unchanged.
4 u = 1 u + 13 + 11
4 u - 1 u = 24
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of sweets that they had at first
= 5 u + 13
= 5 x 8 + 13
= 40 + 13
= 53
Answer(s): 53
