Amelia and Andrew had a total of 288 stamps. Andrew had 2 times as many stamps as Amelia.
- How many stamps did Amelia have?
- How many stamps did Andrew have?
(a)
Number of stamps that Amelia had = 1 u
Number of stamps that Andrew had = 2 u
Total number of stamps
= 2 u + 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 288
1 u = 288 ÷ 3 = 96
Number of stamps that Amelia had
= 1 u
= 96
(b)
Number of stamps that Andrew had
= 2 u
= 2 x 96
= 192
Answer(s): (a) 96; (b) 192