Japheth and Reggie have a total of 60 cards. If Japheth gives Reggie 29 cards, Reggie will have 4 times as many cards as him. Find
(a) Japheth's cards
(b) Reggie's cards
|
Japheth |
Reggie |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 29 |
4 u - 29 |
60 |
Change |
- 29 |
+ 29 |
|
After |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of cards
= 1 u + 4 u
= 5 u
5 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 5 = 12
Number of cards that Japheth has
= 1 u + 29
= 12 + 29
= 41
(b)
Number of cards that Reggie has
= 60 - 41
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 41; (b) 19