"Before and After Comparison Models" are staple for P3 to P6 Math.
The folowing question type presents one party to be a multiple of another at first.
After both undergo an equal decrease in value, the ending comparison is another multiple of one another.
Such questions are common in P4 Section C and P5 Paper 1.
Calculator usage is not allowed.
Kenneth has thrice as many baseball caps as Hiroshi at first.
After each gave away 45 caps,
Kenneth still has 8 times as many baseball caps as Hiroshi.
Kenneth still has 8 times as many baseball caps as Hiroshi.
How many caps did both have altogether at first?