Barbara had 5 times as many stickers as Hilda at first. After Barbara gave 26 stickers to Hilda, they each had the same number of stickers in the end. How many stickers did Hilda have in the end?
| |
Barbara |
Hilda |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
| After |
5 u - 26 |
1 u + 26 |
Comparing Barbara and
Hilda in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stickers that Barbara and Hilda had in the end is equal.
5 u - 26 = 1 u + 26
5 u - 1 u = 26 + 26
4 u = 52
1 u = 13
Number of stickers that Hilda had in the end
= 1 u + 26
= 13 + 26
= 39
Answer(s): 39
