Fabian and Daniel have a total of 70 cards. If Fabian gives Daniel 27 cards, Daniel will have 4 times as many cards as him. Find
(a) Fabian's cards
(b) Daniel's cards
|
Fabian |
Daniel |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 27 |
4 u - 27 |
70 |
Change |
- 27 |
+ 27 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of cards
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 5 = 14
Number of cards that Fabian has
= 1 u + 27
= 14 + 27
= 41
(b)
Number of cards that Daniel has
= 70 - 41
= 29
Answer(s): (a) 41; (b) 29