Erika and Fanny had the same number of sweets at first. After Erika received another 36 sweets and Fanny gave away 12 sweets, Erika had 5 times as many sweets as Fanny. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Erika |
Fanny |
| Before |
5 u - 36 |
1 u + 12 |
| Change |
+ 36 |
- 12 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Erika and Fanny had the same number of sweets at first.
5 u - 36 = 1 u + 12
5 u - 1 u = 12 + 36
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Number of sweets that each of them at first
= 12 + 12
= 24
Answer(s): 24
