Reggie and Cody have a total of 66 stamps. If Reggie gives Cody 17 stamps, Cody will have 5 times as many stamps as him. Find
(a) Reggie's stamps
(b) Cody's stamps
|
Reggie |
Cody |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 17 |
5 u - 17 |
66 |
Change |
- 17 |
+ 17 |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
6 u |
(a)
Total number of stamps
= 1 u + 5 u
= 6 u
6 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 6 = 11
Number of stamps that Reggie has
= 1 u + 17
= 11 + 17
= 28
(b)
Number of stamps that Cody has
= 66 - 28
= 38
Answer(s): (a) 28; (b) 38