Fabian and Gabriel have a total of 60 buttons. If Fabian gives Gabriel 24 buttons, Gabriel will have 3 times as many buttons as him. Find
(a) Fabian's buttons
(b) Gabriel's buttons
|
Fabian |
Gabriel |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 24 |
3 u - 24 |
60 |
Change |
- 24 |
+ 24 |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
(a)
Total number of buttons
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 15
Number of buttons that Fabian has
= 1 u + 24
= 15 + 24
= 39
(b)
Number of buttons that Gabriel has
= 60 - 39
= 21
Answer(s): (a) 39; (b) 21