Lynn had 4 times as many stickers as Fiona at first. After Lynn gave 27 stickers to Fiona, they each had the same number of stickers in the end. How many stickers did Fiona have in the end?
| |
Lynn |
Fiona |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 27 |
+ 27 |
| After |
4 u - 27 |
1 u + 27 |
Comparing Lynn and
Fiona in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stickers that Lynn and Fiona had in the end is equal.
4 u - 27 = 1 u + 27
4 u - 1 u = 27 + 27
3 u = 54
1 u = 18
Number of stickers that Fiona had in the end
= 1 u + 27
= 18 + 27
= 45
Answer(s): 45
