In an activity, Jade collected 348 beads. She collected 6 times as many beads as Gillian.
- How many beads did Gillian collect?
- How many more beads did Jade collect than Gillian?
(a)
Number of beads that Gillian collected = 1 u
Number of beads that Jade collected = 6 u = 348
6 u = 348
1 u = 348 ÷ 6 = 58
Number of beads that Gillian collected
= 1 u
= 58
(b)
Number of beads that Jade collected more than Gillian
= 348 - 58
= 290
Answer(s): (a) 58; (b) 290