Jack and Liam had a total of 258 cards. Liam had 5 times as many cards as Jack.
- How many cards did Jack have?
- How many cards did Liam have?
(a)
Number of cards that Jack had = 1 u
Number of cards that Liam had = 5 u
Total number of cards
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
6 u = 258
1 u = 258 ÷ 6 = 43
Number of cards that Jack had
= 1 u
= 43
(b)
Number of cards that Liam had
= 5 u
= 5 x 43
= 215
Answer(s): (a) 43; (b) 215