Gabriel had 227 more cards than Jeremy at first. Then Gabriel bought 58 more cards. In the end, Gabriel has 4 times as many cards as Jeremy.
- How many cards did Jeremy have?
- Find the total number of cards Gabriel and Jeremy had in the end?
| |
Gabriel |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 227 |
1 u |
|
| Change |
+ 58 |
|
|
| After |
1 u + 227 + 58 |
1 u |
5 u |
(a)
Before
Number of cards that Gabriel had = 1 u + 227
Number of cards that Jeremy had = 1 u
After
Number of cards that Gabriel had = 1 u + 227 + 58 = 4 u
Number of cards that Jeremy had = 1 u
1 u + 227 + 58 = 4u
1 u + 285 = 4 u
4 u - 1 u = 285
3 u = 285
1 u = 285 ÷ 3 = 95
(a)
Number of cards that Jeremy had
= 1 u
= 95
(b)
Number of cards that Gabriel and Jeremy had in the end
= 4 u + 1 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 95
= 475
Answer(s): (a) 95; (b) 475
