Gabby and Emma had the same number of sweets at first. After Gabby received another 123 sweets and Emma gave away 29 sweets, Gabby had 5 times as many sweets as Emma. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Gabby |
Emma |
| Before |
5 u - 123 |
1 u + 29 |
| Change |
+ 123 |
- 29 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Gabby and Emma had the same number of sweets at first.
5 u - 123 = 1 u + 29
5 u - 1 u = 29 + 123
4 u = 152
1 u = 152 ÷ 4 = 38
Number of sweets that each of them at first
= 38 + 29
= 67
Answer(s): 67
