Kathy and Cindy had the same number of caramel apples at first. After Kathy received another 66 caramel apples and Cindy gave away 18 caramel apples, Kathy had 4 times as many caramel apples as Cindy. How many caramel apples did each of them have at first?
|
Kathy |
Cindy |
Before |
4 u - 66 |
1 u + 18 |
Change |
+ 66 |
- 18 |
After |
4 u |
1 u |
Kathy and Cindy had the same number of caramel apples at first.
4 u - 66 = 1 u + 18
4 u - 1 u = 18 + 66
3 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 3 = 28
Number of caramel apples that each of them at first
= 28 + 18
= 46
Answer(s): 46