Last week, Flynn had a total of 227 pink and grey markers. Two weeks later, he sold
56 of all the pink markers and 3 grey markers. Now he has the same number of pink and grey markers. How many markers does he have in the end?
|
Pink |
Grey |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
1 u + 3 |
7 u + 3 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 3 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Comparing the pink and grey markers in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of markers at first
= 6 u + 1 u + 3
= 7 u + 3
7 u + 3 = 227
7 u = 227 - 3
7 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 7 = 32
Number of markers that he has in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 32
= 64
Answer(s): 64