Yesterday, Vaidev had 21 more beads than Daniel. Today, Vaidev gave Daniel
58 of his beads. As a result, he has half as many beads as Daniel now. How many beads did Vaidev have yesterday?
|
Vaidev |
Daniel |
More |
Before |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Vaidev and Daniel in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of beads that Daniel has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of beads that Vaidev had more than Daniel yesterday
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 7 = 3
Number of beads that Vaidev had yesterday
= 8 u
= 8 x 3
= 24
Answer(s): 24