Tim and Caden had an equal number of sweets at first. Tim and Caden ate 76 and 12 sweets respectively. In the end, Caden has five times as many sweets as Tim. How many sweets did each of them has at first?
| |
Tim |
Caden |
| Before |
1 u + 76 |
5 u + 12 |
| Change |
- 76 |
- 12 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Tim and Caden had an equal number of sweets at first.
5 u + 12 = 1 u + 76
5 u - 1 u = 76 - 12
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of sweets that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 76
= 16 + 76
= 92
Answer(s): 92
