Jaslyn had 225 stamps. Reggie had 35 of what Jaslyn had. After Jaslyn used some of his stamps and Reggie used 15 of his stamps, Jaslyn had 34 as many stamps left as Reggie.
- How many stamps did Reggie have at first?
- How many stamps did Jaslyn use?
|
Jaslyn |
Reggie |
Before |
225 |
135 |
Change |
- ? |
- 27 |
After |
81 |
108 |
(a)
Number of stamps that Reggie had at first
=
35 x 225
= 135
(b)
Number of stamps that Reggie used
=
15 x 135
= 27
Number of stamps that Reggie had left
= 135 - 27
= 108
Number of stamps that Jaslyn had left
=
34 x 108
= 81
Number of stamps that Jaslyn used
= 225 - 81
= 144
Answer(s): (a) 135; (b) 144