Yesterday, Ben had 18 more stickers than Ken. Today, Ben gave Ken
59 of his stickers. As a result, he has half as many stickers as Ken now. How many stickers did Ben have yesterday?
| |
Ben |
Ken |
More |
| Before |
9 u |
3 u |
6 u |
| Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
| After |
4 u |
8 u |
|
Comparing Ben and
Ken in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of stickers that Ken has now
= 2 x 4 u
= 8 u
Number of stickers that Ben had more than Ken yesterday
= 9 u - 3 u
= 6 u
6 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 6 = 3
Number of stickers that Ben had yesterday
= 9 u
= 9 x 3
= 27
Answer(s): 27
