Yesterday, Henry had 22 more stickers than Riordan. Today, Henry gave Riordan
37 of his stickers. As a result, he has half as many stickers as Riordan now. How many stickers did Henry have yesterday?
| |
Henry |
Riordan |
More |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Henry and
Riordan in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of stickers that Riordan has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of stickers that Henry had more than Riordan yesterday
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of stickers that Henry had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 11
= 77
Answer(s): 77
