Usha had 35 more stamps than Jade. After Jade gave away
58 of her stamps, Usha had five times as many stamps as Jade. How many stamps did Jade have at first?
| |
Usha |
Jade |
Comparing Usha and
Jade at first |
35 more |
|
| Before |
15 u |
8 u |
| Change |
|
- 5 u |
| After |
15 u |
3 u |
Comparing Usha and
Jade in the end |
5x3 =
15 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
Number of stamps that Jade had in the end is repeated. Make the number of stamps that Jade had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Number of stamps that Usha had at first = 15 u
Number of stamps that Usha had more than Jade at first
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Number of stamps that Jade had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 5
= 40
Answer(s): 40
