Xylia and Olivia had the same number of candy canes at first. After Xylia received another 111 candy canes and Olivia gave away 36 candy canes, Xylia had 4 times as many candy canes as Olivia. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Xylia |
Olivia |
| Before |
4 u - 111 |
1 u + 36 |
| Change |
+ 111 |
- 36 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Xylia and Olivia had the same number of candy canes at first.
4 u - 111 = 1 u + 36
4 u - 1 u = 36 + 111
3 u = 147
1 u = 147 ÷ 3 = 49
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 49 + 36
= 85
Answer(s): 85
