Asher had 214 more stamps than Ian at first. Then Asher bought 54 more stamps. In the end, Asher has 5 times as many stamps as Ian.
- How many stamps did Ian have?
- Find the total number of stamps Asher and Ian had in the end?
| |
Asher |
Ian |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 214 |
1 u |
|
| Change |
+ 54 |
|
|
| After |
1 u + 214 + 54 |
1 u |
6 u |
(a)
Before
Number of stamps that Asher had = 1 u + 214
Number of stamps that Ian had = 1 u
After
Number of stamps that Asher had = 1 u + 214 + 54 = 5 u
Number of stamps that Ian had = 1 u
1 u + 214 + 54 = 5u
1 u + 268 = 5 u
5 u - 1 u = 268
4 u = 268
1 u = 268 ÷ 4 = 67
(a)
Number of stamps that Ian had
= 1 u
= 67
(b)
Number of stamps that Asher and Ian had in the end
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 67
= 402
Answer(s): (a) 67; (b) 402
