Asher had 140 more stickers than Charlie. Asher gave 25% of his stickers to Charlie. Charlie in return gave 60% of his stickers to Asher. In the end, Asher had 592 more stickers than Charlie. How many stickers did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher |
Charlie |
Comparing Asher
and Peter at first |
140 more |
|
| Before |
4 u + 140 |
4 u |
| Change 1 |
- 1 u - 35 |
+ 1 u + 35 |
| After 1 |
3 u + 105 |
5 u + 35 |
| Change 2 |
+ 3 u + 21 |
- 3 u - 21 |
| After 2 |
6 u + 126 |
2 u + 14 |
25% =
25100 =
1425% x 140
=
25100 x 140
= 35
60% x 35
=
60100 x 35
= 21
60% x 5 u
=
60100 x 5 u
= 3 u
Asher had 592 more stickers than Charlie in the end. If another 592 stickers are given to Charlie, both will have the same number of stickers.
6 u + 126 = 2 u + 14 + 592
6 u - 2 u = 14 + 592 - 126
12 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 12 = 40
Number of Asher's stickers at first
= 4 u + 140
= 4 x 40 + 140
= 160 + 140
= 300
Answer: 300
