Ahmad and Brandon have a total of 55 stickers. If Ahmad gives Brandon 15 stickers, Brandon will have 4 times as many stickers as him. Find
(a) Ahmad's stickers
(b) Brandon's stickers
|
Ahmad |
Brandon |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 15 |
4 u - 15 |
55 |
Change |
- 15 |
+ 15 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 5 = 11
Number of stickers that Ahmad has
= 1 u + 15
= 11 + 15
= 26
(b)
Number of stickers that Brandon has
= 55 - 26
= 29
Answer(s): (a) 26; (b) 29