Irene had 6 times as many beads as Penelope at first. After Irene gave 35 beads to Penelope, they each had the same number of beads in the end. How many beads did Penelope have in the end?
| |
Irene |
Penelope |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
| After |
6 u - 35 |
1 u + 35 |
Comparing Irene and
Penelope in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of beads that Irene and Penelope had in the end is equal.
6 u - 35 = 1 u + 35
6 u - 1 u = 35 + 35
5 u = 70
1 u = 14
Number of beads that Penelope had in the end
= 1 u + 35
= 14 + 35
= 49
Answer(s): 49
