Elyse, Lynn and Gwen have 245 stamps. Elyse has
34 as many stamps as Lynn. Gwen's stamps is
14 of the total number of Elyse's and Lynn's stamps. How many stamps must Lynn give to Gwen so that both Elyse and Gwen will have the same number of stamps?
| Elyse |
Lynn |
Gwen |
Total |
4x7 =
28 u |
1x7 =
7 u |
|
3x4 =
12 u |
4x4 =
16 u |
|
|
| 12 u |
16 u |
7 u |
245 |
Total number of stamps
= 12 u + 16 u + 7 u
= 35 u
35 u = 245
1 u = 245 ÷ 35 = 7
| Elyse |
Lynn |
Gwen |
Total |
| 12 u |
16 u |
7 u |
245 |
| |
- 5 u |
+ 5 u |
|
| 12 u |
11 u |
12 u |
245 |
Number of stamps that Lynn must give to Gwen
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 7
= 35
Answer(s): 35
