Emily has 35 staplers. Elizabeth has 5 times as many staplers as Emily.
- How many staplers does Elizabeth have?
- How many more staplers Elizabeth has than Emily?
(a)
Number of staplers Emily has = 1 u
Number of staplers Elizabeth has = 5 u
Number of staplers that Elizabeth has
= 5 u
= 5 x 35
= 175
(b)
Number of staplers that Elizabeth has more than Emily
= 175 - 35
= 140
Answer(s): (a) 175; (b) 140