Sam, Howard, Ethan and Fred shared 40 stickers. Ethan received
14 of the stickers. Sam received
15 of the total amount of stickers received by Howard and Fred. Fred received thrice as much stickers as Howard.
- How many stickers did Sam receive?
- How many more stickers did Ethan receive than Howard?
| Ethan |
Sam |
Howard |
Fred |
Total |
| 1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
| |
1 p |
4 p |
|
| |
|
1 p |
3 p |
|
| 1 u |
1 p |
1 p |
3 p |
4 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers received = 4 u
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Total number of stickers that Sam, Howard and Fred received
= 40 - 10
= 30
Total number of stickers that Sam, Howard and Fred received
= 1 p + 4 p
= 5 p
1 p = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Number of stickers that Sam received
= 1 p
= 6
(b)
Number of more stickers that Ethan received more than Howard
= 1 u - 1 p
= 10 - 6
= 4
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 4
