Paul and Daniel have 12 balls altogether. Paul has 4 more balls than Daniel. Find the number of balls each boy has.
- Daniel
- Paul
Number of balls that Daniel has = 1 u
Number of balls that Paul has = 1 u + 4
Total number of balls
= 1 u + 1 u + 4
= 2 u + 4
2 u + 4 = 12
2 u = 12 - 4 = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
(a)
Number of balls that Daniel has
= 1 u
= 4
(b)
Number of balls that Paul has
= 1 u + 4
= 4 + 4
= 8
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 8