Daniel and Vincent have a total of 65 erasers. If Daniel gives Vincent 33 erasers, Vincent will have 4 times as many erasers as him. Find
(a) Daniel's erasers
(b) Vincent's erasers
|
Daniel |
Vincent |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 33 |
4 u - 33 |
65 |
Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of erasers
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 65
1 u = 65 ÷ 5 = 13
Number of erasers that Daniel has
= 1 u + 33
= 13 + 33
= 46
(b)
Number of erasers that Vincent has
= 65 - 46
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 46; (b) 19