Gwen, Raeann and Eva had a total of 569 stamps. Gwen gave
35 of her stamps away. Eva gave away 5 times as many stamps as Gwen and Raeann gave away 71 stamps. In the end, they had 174 stamps left. How many stamps did Raeann and Eva have in total in the end?
|
Gwen |
Raeann |
Eva |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
? |
? |
569 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 71 |
- 15 u |
- 395 |
After |
2 u |
? |
174 |
Number of stamps that Eva gave away
= 5 x 3 u
= 15 u
Number of stamps given away
= 3 u + 71 + 15 u
= 18 u + 71
18 u + 71 = 569 - 174
18 u = 395 - 71
18 u = 324
1 u = 324 ÷ 18 = 18
Number of stamps that Raeann and Eva had in the end
= 174 - 2 u
= 174 - 2 x 18
= 174 - 36
= 138
Answer(s): 138