Yesterday, Wesley had 40 more marbles than Julian. Today, Wesley gave Julian
35 of his marbles. As a result, he has half as many marbles as Julian now. How many marbles did Wesley have yesterday?
| |
Wesley |
Julian |
More |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
+ 3 u |
|
| After |
2 u |
4 u |
|
Comparing Wesley and
Julian in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of marbles that Julian has now
= 2 x 2 u
= 4 u
Number of marbles that Wesley had more than Julian yesterday
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Number of marbles that Wesley had yesterday
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50
