Asher and Carl have a total of 64 marbles. If Asher gives Carl 19 marbles, Carl will have 3 times as many marbles as him. Find
(a) Asher's marbles
(b) Carl's marbles
|
Asher |
Carl |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 19 |
3 u - 19 |
64 |
Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
(a)
Total number of marbles
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of marbles that Asher has
= 1 u + 19
= 16 + 19
= 35
(b)
Number of marbles that Carl has
= 64 - 35
= 29
Answer(s): (a) 35; (b) 29