Some friends are playing card games. If each of them is given 6 cards, there will be 6 cards left. If each of them is given 4 cards, there will be 18 cards left.
- How many friends are there?
- How many cards are there?
(a)
Number of extra cards for the friends
= 18 - 6
= 12
Number of extra cards for each friend
= 6 - 4
= 2
Number of friends
= 12 ÷ 2
= 6
(b)
Number of cards
= 6 x 6 + 6
= 36 + 6
= 42
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 42