Asher and Ben had an equal number of lollipops at first. Asher and Ben ate 27 and 15 lollipops respectively. In the end, Ben has thrice as many lollipops as Asher. How many lollipops did each of them has at first?
| |
Asher |
Ben |
| Before |
1 u + 27 |
3 u + 15 |
| Change |
- 27 |
- 15 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Asher and Ben had an equal number of lollipops at first.
3 u + 15 = 1 u + 27
3 u - 1 u = 27 - 15
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 27
= 6 + 27
= 33
Answer(s): 33
