Harry and Oliver had an equal number of caramel apples at first. Harry and Oliver ate 11 and 3 caramel apples respectively. In the end, Oliver has thrice as many caramel apples as Harry. How many caramel apples did each of them has at first?
| |
Harry |
Oliver |
| Before |
1 u + 11 |
3 u + 3 |
| Change |
- 11 |
- 3 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Harry and Oliver had an equal number of caramel apples at first.
3 u + 3 = 1 u + 11
3 u - 1 u = 11 - 3
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Number of caramel apples that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 11
= 4 + 11
= 15
Answer(s): 15
