In an activity, Nora collected 345 beads. She collected 5 times as many beads as Yoko.
- How many beads did Yoko collect?
- How many more beads did Nora collect than Yoko?
(a)
Number of beads that Yoko collected = 1 u
Number of beads that Nora collected = 5 u = 345
5 u = 345
1 u = 345 ÷ 5 = 69
Number of beads that Yoko collected
= 1 u
= 69
(b)
Number of beads that Nora collected more than Yoko
= 345 - 69
= 276
Answer(s): (a) 69; (b) 276