Rael and Liam have a total of 65 stamps. If Rael gives Liam 30 stamps, Liam will have 4 times as many stamps as him. Find
(a) Rael's stamps
(b) Liam's stamps
|
Rael |
Liam |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 30 |
4 u - 30 |
65 |
Change |
- 30 |
+ 30 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of stamps
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 65
1 u = 65 ÷ 5 = 13
Number of stamps that Rael has
= 1 u + 30
= 13 + 30
= 43
(b)
Number of stamps that Liam has
= 65 - 43
= 22
Answer(s): (a) 43; (b) 22