Cindy had 22 more candy canes than Sean at first. After Sean had eaten 14 of his candy canes, Cindy had 5 times as many candy canes as Sean. How many candy canes did Cindy and Sean have in total at first?
| |
Cindy |
Sean |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 14 + 22 |
1 u + 14 |
6 u + 14 |
| Change |
|
- 14 |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
|
The number of candy canes that Cindy had at first remains unchanged.
5 u = 1 u + 14 + 22
5 u - 1 u = 36
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Number of candy canes that they had at first
= 6 u + 14
= 6 x 9 + 14
= 54 + 14
= 68
Answer(s): 68
