Linda had 24 less lollipops than Lynn. Lynn used
34 of her lollipops and Linda used
45 of her lollipops. In the end, Lynn had 2 times as much as Linda. Find the number of lollipops that Lynn had at first.
| |
Lynn |
Linda |
Comparing Lynn
and Parry at first |
|
24 less |
| Before |
4x2 =
8 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
- 4 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1 u |
Comparing Lynn
and Parry in the end |
2 u |
1 u |
The number of lollipops that Lynn had in the end is repeated. Make the number of lollipops that Lynn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of lollipops that Linda had less than Lynn
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of lollipops that Lynn had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64
Answer(s): 64
