In an activity, Shannon collected 315 pens. She collected 5 times as many pens as Rachel.
- How many pens did Rachel collect?
- How many more pens did Shannon collect than Rachel?
(a)
Number of pens that Rachel collected = 1 u
Number of pens that Shannon collected = 5 u = 315
5 u = 315
1 u = 315 ÷ 5 = 63
Number of pens that Rachel collected
= 1 u
= 63
(b)
Number of pens that Shannon collected more than Rachel
= 315 - 63
= 252
Answer(s): (a) 63; (b) 252