Yesterday, Lee had 70 more stickers than Asher. Today, Lee gave Asher
58 of his stickers. As a result, he has half as many stickers as Asher now. How many stickers did Lee have yesterday?
| |
Lee |
Asher |
More |
| Before |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Lee and
Asher in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of stickers that Asher has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of stickers that Lee had more than Asher yesterday
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Number of stickers that Lee had yesterday
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= 80
Answer(s): 80
