Yesterday, Nick had 77 more buttons than Cole. Today, Nick gave Cole
58 of his buttons. As a result, he has half as many buttons as Cole now. How many buttons did Nick have yesterday?
|
Nick |
Cole |
More |
Before |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Nick and Cole in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of buttons that Cole has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of buttons that Nick had more than Cole yesterday
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 77
1 u = 77 ÷ 7 = 11
Number of buttons that Nick had yesterday
= 8 u
= 8 x 11
= 88
Answer(s): 88