Sabrina and Vanessa had the same number of mini cupcakes at first. After Sabrina received another 86 mini cupcakes and Vanessa gave away 19 mini cupcakes, Sabrina had 4 times as many mini cupcakes as Vanessa. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
|
Sabrina |
Vanessa |
Before |
4 u - 86 |
1 u + 19 |
Change |
+ 86 |
- 19 |
After |
4 u |
1 u |
Sabrina and Vanessa had the same number of mini cupcakes at first.
4 u - 86 = 1 u + 19
4 u - 1 u = 19 + 86
3 u = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 3 = 35
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them at first
= 35 + 19
= 54
Answer(s): 54