Jenson and Emma share some marbles.
58 of Jenson's marbles is equal to
511 of Emma's marbles. Given that Emma has 24 marbles more than Jenson, how many marbles do they have altogether?
58 of Jenson's marbles = 511 of Emma's marbles
Number of Jenson's marbles = 8 u
Number of Emma's marbles = 11 u
Number of marbles that Emma has more than Jenson
= 11 u - 8 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Total number of marbles
= 8 u + 11 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 8
= 152
Answer(s): 152