Yesterday, Pierre had 36 more stamps than Oliver. Today, Pierre gave Oliver
35 of his stamps. As a result, he has half as many stamps as Oliver now. How many stamps did Pierre have yesterday?
| |
Pierre |
Oliver |
More |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
2 u |
4 u |
|
Comparing Pierre and
Oliver in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of stamps that Oliver has now
= 2 x 2 u
= 4 u
Number of stamps that Pierre had more than Oliver yesterday
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Number of stamps that Pierre had yesterday
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= 45
Answer(s): 45
