Barbara and Marion had the same number of caramel apples at first. After Barbara received another 48 caramel apples and Marion gave away 28 caramel apples, Barbara had 3 times as many caramel apples as Marion. How many caramel apples did each of them have at first?
| |
Barbara |
Marion |
| Before |
3 u - 48 |
1 u + 28 |
| Change |
+ 48 |
- 28 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Barbara and Marion had the same number of caramel apples at first.
3 u - 48 = 1 u + 28
3 u - 1 u = 28 + 48
2 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 2 = 38
Number of caramel apples that each of them at first
= 38 + 28
= 66
Answer(s): 66
