Sean and Paul have a total of 60 marbles. If Sean gives Paul 26 marbles, Paul will have 4 times as many marbles as him. Find
(a) Sean's marbles
(b) Paul's marbles
|
Sean |
Paul |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 26 |
4 u - 26 |
60 |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of marbles
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
Number of marbles that Sean has
= 1 u + 26
= 12 + 26
= 38
(b)
Number of marbles that Paul has
= 60 - 38
= 22
Answer(s): (a) 38; (b) 22