In an activity, Linda collected 490 beads. She collected 5 times as many beads as Raeann.
- How many beads did Raeann collect?
- How many more beads did Linda collect than Raeann?
(a)
Number of beads that Raeann collected = 1 u
Number of beads that Linda collected = 5 u = 490
5 u = 490
1 u = 490 ÷ 5 = 98
Number of beads that Raeann collected
= 1 u
= 98
(b)
Number of beads that Linda collected more than Raeann
= 490 - 98
= 392
Answer(s): (a) 98; (b) 392