Lynn and Gillian had the same number of lollipops at first. After Lynn received another 110 lollipops and Gillian gave away 13 lollipops, Lynn had 4 times as many lollipops as Gillian. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Lynn |
Gillian |
| Before |
4 u - 110 |
1 u + 13 |
| Change |
+ 110 |
- 13 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Lynn and Gillian had the same number of lollipops at first.
4 u - 110 = 1 u + 13
4 u - 1 u = 13 + 110
3 u = 123
1 u = 123 ÷ 3 = 41
Number of lollipops that each of them at first
= 41 + 13
= 54
Answer(s): 54
