Wendy had 171 beads. Gabriel had 59 of what Wendy had. After Wendy used some of his beads and Gabriel used 15 of his beads, Wendy had 14 as many beads left as Gabriel.
- How many beads did Gabriel have at first?
- How many beads did Wendy use?
| |
Wendy |
Gabriel |
| Before |
171 |
95 |
| Change |
- ? |
- 19 |
| After |
19 |
76 |
(a)
Number of beads that Gabriel had at first
=
59 x 171
= 95
(b)
Number of beads that Gabriel used
=
15 x 95
= 19
Number of beads that Gabriel had left
= 95 - 19
= 76
Number of beads that Wendy had left
=
14 x 76
= 19
Number of beads that Wendy used
= 171 - 19
= 152
Answer(s): (a) 95; (b) 152
