Oliver and Archie had an equal number of candy canes at first. Oliver and Archie ate 59 and 3 candy canes respectively. In the end, Archie has five times as many candy canes as Oliver. How many candy canes did each of them has at first?
| |
Oliver |
Archie |
| Before |
1 u + 59 |
5 u + 3 |
| Change |
- 59 |
- 3 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Oliver and Archie had an equal number of candy canes at first.
5 u + 3 = 1 u + 59
5 u - 1 u = 59 - 3
4 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 59
= 14 + 59
= 73
Answer(s): 73
