Risa and Gabby had the same number of mini cupcakes at first. After Risa received another 37 mini cupcakes and Gabby gave away 41 mini cupcakes, Risa had 4 times as many mini cupcakes as Gabby. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Risa |
Gabby |
| Before |
4 u - 37 |
1 u + 41 |
| Change |
+ 37 |
- 41 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Risa and Gabby had the same number of mini cupcakes at first.
4 u - 37 = 1 u + 41
4 u - 1 u = 41 + 37
3 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 3 = 26
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them at first
= 26 + 41
= 67
Answer(s): 67
