Gabby and Abi had the same number of caramel apples at first. After Gabby received another 44 caramel apples and Abi gave away 40 caramel apples, Gabby had 5 times as many caramel apples as Abi. How many caramel apples did each of them have at first?
|
Gabby |
Abi |
Before |
5 u - 44 |
1 u + 40 |
Change |
+ 44 |
- 40 |
After |
5 u |
1 u |
Gabby and Abi had the same number of caramel apples at first.
5 u - 44 = 1 u + 40
5 u - 1 u = 40 + 44
4 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 4 = 21
Number of caramel apples that each of them at first
= 21 + 40
= 61
Answer(s): 61