Sam had 294 stickers less than Jean. Given that they have a total of 688 stickers,
- How many stickers did Jean have?
- How many stickers did Sam have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Jean had = 1 u
Number of stickers that Sam had = 1 u - 294
Total number of stickers
= 1 u + 1 u - 294
= 2 u - 294
2 u - 294 = 688
2 u = 688 + 294
2 u = 982
1 u = 982 ÷ 2 = 491
Number of stickers that Jean had
= 1 u
= 491
(b)
Number of stickers that Sam had
= 1 u - 294
= 491 - 294
= 197
Answer(s): (a) 491; (b) 197
