Jenson and Ivan had an equal number of caramel apples at first. Jenson and Ivan ate 40 and 12 caramel apples respectively. In the end, Ivan has thrice as many caramel apples as Jenson. How many caramel apples did each of them has at first?
| |
Jenson |
Ivan |
| Before |
1 u + 40 |
3 u + 12 |
| Change |
- 40 |
- 12 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Jenson and Ivan had an equal number of caramel apples at first.
3 u + 12 = 1 u + 40
3 u - 1 u = 40 - 12
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Number of caramel apples that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 40
= 14 + 40
= 54
Answer(s): 54
