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