Mason has 39 staplers. Abigail has 8 times as many staplers as Mason.
- How many staplers does Abigail have?
- How many more staplers Abigail has than Mason?
(a)
Number of staplers Mason has = 1 u
Number of staplers Abigail has = 8 u
Number of staplers that Abigail has
= 8 u
= 8 x 39
= 312
(b)
Number of staplers that Abigail has more than Mason
= 312 - 39
= 273
Answer(s): (a) 312; (b) 273