Lee had 256 more cards than Warren at first. Then Lee bought 44 more cards. In the end, Lee has 5 times as many cards as Warren.
- How many cards did Warren have?
- Find the total number of cards Lee and Warren had in the end?
| |
Lee |
Warren |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 256 |
1 u |
|
| Change |
+ 44 |
|
|
| After |
1 u + 256 + 44 |
1 u |
6 u |
(a)
Before
Number of cards that Lee had = 1 u + 256
Number of cards that Warren had = 1 u
After
Number of cards that Lee had = 1 u + 256 + 44 = 5 u
Number of cards that Warren had = 1 u
1 u + 256 + 44 = 5u
1 u + 300 = 5 u
5 u - 1 u = 300
4 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 4 = 75
(a)
Number of cards that Warren had
= 1 u
= 75
(b)
Number of cards that Lee and Warren had in the end
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 75
= 450
Answer(s): (a) 75; (b) 450
