Question

Peggy and Helen had 180 stickers altogether . After receiving 12 stickers from Helen , Peggy had 56 stickers fewer than Helen .

a) How many stickers did Peggy have at first ?
b) How many stickers did Helen have at first ?​

Answer 1

a) 50

b) 130

Explanation:

1. 180-56 = 124

2. 124÷2 = 62 ( Peggy's stickers )

3. 62+56 = 118 ( Helen's stickers )

4. 118+62 = 180 ( to confirm )

5. 118-62 = 56 ( to confirm)

6. 62-12 = 50 ( answer a )

7. 118+12 = 130 ( answer b )

8. 130+50 = 180 ( to confirm)