Gillian had 6 times as many stamps as Abi at first. After Gillian gave 30 stamps to Abi, they each had the same number of stamps in the end. How many stamps did Abi have in the end?
| |
Gillian |
Abi |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
| After |
6 u - 30 |
1 u + 30 |
Comparing Gillian and
Abi in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stamps that Gillian and Abi had in the end is equal.
6 u - 30 = 1 u + 30
6 u - 1 u = 30 + 30
5 u = 60
1 u = 12
Number of stamps that Abi had in the end
= 1 u + 30
= 12 + 30
= 42
Answer(s): 42
