Some friends are playing card games. If each of them is given 5 cards, there will be 11 cards left. If each of them is given 3 cards, there will be 25 cards left.
- How many friends are there?
- How many cards are there?
(a)
Number of extra cards for the friends
= 25 - 11
= 14
Number of extra cards for each friend
= 5 - 3
= 2
Number of friends
= 14 ÷ 2
= 7
(b)
Number of cards
= 5 x 7 + 11
= 35 + 11
= 46
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 46