Zeph and Xavier have a total of 90 stickers. If Zeph gives Xavier 36 stickers, Xavier will have 5 times as many stickers as him. Find
(a) Zeph's stickers
(b) Xavier's stickers
|
Zeph |
Xavier |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 36 |
5 u - 36 |
90 |
Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 6 = 15
Number of stickers that Zeph has
= 1 u + 36
= 15 + 36
= 51
(b)
Number of stickers that Xavier has
= 90 - 51
= 39
Answer(s): (a) 51; (b) 39