Last week, Luke had a total of 424 silver and white markers. Two weeks later, he sold
56 of all the silver markers and 11 white markers. Now he has the same number of silver and white markers. How many markers does he have in the end?
|
Silver |
White |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
1 u + 11 |
7 u + 11 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 11 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Comparing the silver and white markers in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of markers at first
= 6 u + 1 u + 11
= 7 u + 11
7 u + 11 = 424
7 u = 424 - 11
7 u = 413
1 u = 413 ÷ 7 = 59
Number of markers that he has in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 59
= 118
Answer(s): 118