Yesterday, Rael had 4 more beads than Liam. Today, Rael gave Liam
37 of his beads. As a result, he has half as many beads as Liam now. How many beads did Rael have yesterday?
| |
Rael |
Liam |
More |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Rael and
Liam in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of beads that Liam has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of beads that Rael had more than Liam yesterday
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Number of beads that Rael had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 2
= 14
Answer(s): 14
