Ethan and Albert have a total of 84 marbles. If Ethan gives Albert 26 marbles, Albert will have 5 times as many marbles as him. Find
(a) Ethan's marbles
(b) Albert's marbles
|
Ethan |
Albert |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 26 |
5 u - 26 |
84 |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
(a)
Total number of marbles
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 6 = 14
Number of marbles that Ethan has
= 1 u + 26
= 14 + 26
= 40
(b)
Number of marbles that Albert has
= 84 - 40
= 44
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 44