Michael and Julie had a total of 224 buttons. Julie had 3 times as many buttons as Michael.
- How many buttons did Michael have?
- How many buttons did Julie have?
(a)
Number of buttons that Michael had = 1 u
Number of buttons that Julie had = 3 u
Total number of buttons
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 4 = 56
Number of buttons that Michael had
= 1 u
= 56
(b)
Number of buttons that Julie had
= 3 u
= 3 x 56
= 168
Answer(s): (a) 56; (b) 168