Nicole had 4 times as many beads as Elyse at first. After Nicole gave 24 beads to Elyse, they each had the same number of beads in the end. How many beads did Elyse have in the end?
| |
Nicole |
Elyse |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
| After |
4 u - 24 |
1 u + 24 |
Comparing Nicole and
Elyse in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of beads that Nicole and Elyse had in the end is equal.
4 u - 24 = 1 u + 24
4 u - 1 u = 24 + 24
3 u = 48
1 u = 16
Number of beads that Elyse had in the end
= 1 u + 24
= 16 + 24
= 40
Answer(s): 40
