Carl has twice as many marbles as Japheth. Japheth has 6 more marbles than Liam. They have a total of 94 marbles.
- How many marbles does Carl have?
- How many marbles does Liam have?
(a)
Number of marbles that Japheth has = 1 u
Number of marbles that Liam has = 1 u - 6
Number of marbles that Carl has = 2 u
Total number of marbles
= 1 u + 1 u - 6 + 2 u
= 4 u - 6
4 u - 6 = 94
4 u = 94 + 6
4 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 4 = 25
Number of marbles that Carl has
= 2 u
= 2 x 25
= 50
(b)
Number of marbles that Liam has
= 1 u - 6
= 25 - 6
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 19
