Yesterday, Pierre had 12 more stickers than Luis. Today, Pierre gave Luis
35 of his stickers. As a result, he has half as many stickers as Luis now. How many stickers did Pierre have yesterday?
| |
Pierre |
Luis |
More |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
2 u |
4 u |
|
Comparing Pierre and
Luis in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of stickers that Luis has now
= 2 x 2 u
= 4 u
Number of stickers that Pierre had more than Luis yesterday
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Number of stickers that Pierre had yesterday
= 5 u
= 5 x 3
= 15
Answer(s): 15
