Yesterday, Brandon had 14 more marbles than Charlie. Today, Brandon gave Charlie
37 of his marbles. As a result, he has half as many marbles as Charlie now. How many marbles did Brandon have yesterday?
| |
Brandon |
Charlie |
More |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Brandon and
Charlie in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of marbles that Charlie has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of marbles that Brandon had more than Charlie yesterday
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of marbles that Brandon had yesterday
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= 49
Answer(s): 49
