Yesterday, Glen had 63 more beads than Jenson. Today, Glen gave Jenson
58 of his beads. As a result, he has half as many beads as Jenson now. How many beads did Glen have yesterday?
|
Glen |
Jenson |
More |
Before |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
After |
3 u |
6 u |
|
Comparing Glen and Jenson in the end |
1
|
2
|
|
Number of beads that Jenson has now
= 2 x 3 u
= 6 u
Number of beads that Glen had more than Jenson yesterday
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 7 = 9
Number of beads that Glen had yesterday
= 8 u
= 8 x 9
= 72
Answer(s): 72