Jonathan and Anthony had a total of 159 cards. Anthony had 2 times as many cards as Jonathan.
- How many cards did Jonathan have?
- How many cards did Anthony have?
(a)
Number of cards that Jonathan had = 1 u
Number of cards that Anthony had = 2 u
Total number of cards
= 2 u + 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 159
1 u = 159 ÷ 3 = 53
Number of cards that Jonathan had
= 1 u
= 53
(b)
Number of cards that Anthony had
= 2 u
= 2 x 53
= 106
Answer(s): (a) 53; (b) 106