In an activity, Natalie collected 310 marbles. She collected 5 times as many marbles as Marion.
- How many marbles did Marion collect?
- How many more marbles did Natalie collect than Marion?
(a)
Number of marbles that Marion collected = 1 u
Number of marbles that Natalie collected = 5 u = 310
5 u = 310
1 u = 310 ÷ 5 = 62
Number of marbles that Marion collected
= 1 u
= 62
(b)
Number of marbles that Natalie collected more than Marion
= 310 - 62
= 248
Answer(s): (a) 62; (b) 248