Last Friday, George had thrice as many stickers as Caden. Today, George gives 48 of his stickers to his best friend. Now, Caden has thrice as many stickers as George. How many stickers does Caden have?
| |
George |
Caden |
| Before |
3x3 =
9 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
| Change |
- 48 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of stickers that Caden had at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of stickers that Caden has the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Number of stickers that George gives to his best friend
= 9 u - 1 u
= 8 u
8 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 8 = 6
Number of stickers that Caden has
= 3 u
= 3 x 6
= 18
Answer(s): 18
