Aaron and Anthony had a total of 136 coins. Anthony had 3 times as many coins as Aaron.
- How many coins did Aaron have?
- How many coins did Anthony have?
(a)
Number of coins that Aaron had = 1 u
Number of coins that Anthony had = 3 u
Total number of coins
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 136
1 u = 136 ÷ 4 = 34
Number of coins that Aaron had
= 1 u
= 34
(b)
Number of coins that Anthony had
= 3 u
= 3 x 34
= 102
Answer(s): (a) 34; (b) 102