Jack has 17 markers. Tommy has 3 times as many markers as Jack.
- How many markers does Tommy have?
- How many more markers Tommy has than Jack?
(a)
Number of markers Jack has = 1 u
Number of markers Tommy has = 3 u
Number of markers that Tommy has
= 3 u
= 3 x 17
= 51
(b)
Number of markers that Tommy has more than Jack
= 51 - 17
= 34
Answer(s): (a) 51; (b) 34