Yesterday, Cole had 6 more beads than Oscar. Today, Cole gave Oscar
37 of his beads. As a result, he has half as many beads as Oscar now. How many beads did Cole have yesterday?
| |
Cole |
Oscar |
More |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Cole and
Oscar in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of beads that Oscar has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of beads that Cole had more than Oscar yesterday
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Number of beads that Cole had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= 21
Answer(s): 21
