Yesterday, Gabriel had 44 more erasers than Jeremy. Today, Gabriel gave Jeremy
35 of his erasers. As a result, he has half as many erasers as Jeremy now. How many erasers did Gabriel have yesterday?
| |
Gabriel |
Jeremy |
More |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
2 u |
4 u |
|
Comparing Gabriel and
Jeremy in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of erasers that Jeremy has now
= 2 x 2 u
= 4 u
Number of erasers that Gabriel had more than Jeremy yesterday
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Number of erasers that Gabriel had yesterday
= 5 u
= 5 x 11
= 55
Answer(s): 55
