Jonathan and Claire had a total of 156 stamps. Claire had 2 times as many stamps as Jonathan.
- How many stamps did Jonathan have?
- How many stamps did Claire have?
(a)
Number of stamps that Jonathan had = 1 u
Number of stamps that Claire had = 2 u
Total number of stamps
= 2 u + 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 156
1 u = 156 ÷ 3 = 52
Number of stamps that Jonathan had
= 1 u
= 52
(b)
Number of stamps that Claire had
= 2 u
= 2 x 52
= 104
Answer(s): (a) 52; (b) 104