Pamela had 4 times as many stamps as Raeann at first. After Pamela gave 24 stamps to Raeann, they each had the same number of stamps in the end. How many stamps did Pamela have at first?
| |
Pamela |
Raeann |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
| After |
4 u - 24 |
1 u + 24 |
Comparing Pamela and
Raeann in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stamps that Pamela and Raeann 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 stamps that Pamela had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 16
= 64
Answer(s): 64
