Paul and Mark have a total of 88 stamps. If Paul gives Mark 38 stamps, Mark will have 3 times as many stamps as him. Find
(a) Paul's stamps
(b) Mark's stamps
|
Paul |
Mark |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 38 |
3 u - 38 |
88 |
Change |
- 38 |
+ 38 |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
(a)
Total number of stamps
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 4 = 22
Number of stamps that Paul has
= 1 u + 38
= 22 + 38
= 60
(b)
Number of stamps that Mark has
= 88 - 60
= 28
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 28