Howard, Jenson, Glen and Tommy shared 135 stickers. Glen received
15 of the stickers. Howard received
16 of the total amount of stickers received by Jenson and Tommy. Tommy received four times as much stickers as Jenson.
- How many stickers did Howard receive?
- How many more stickers did Glen receive than Jenson?
Glen |
Howard |
Jenson |
Tommy |
Total |
1 u |
4 u |
5 u |
|
1 p |
5 p |
|
|
|
1 p |
4 p |
|
1 u |
1 p |
1 p |
4 p |
5 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers received = 5 u
5 u = 135
1 u = 135 ÷ 5 = 27
Total number of stickers that Howard, Jenson and Tommy received
= 135 - 27
= 108
Total number of stickers that Howard, Jenson and Tommy received
= 1 p + 5 p
= 6 p
1 p = 108 ÷ 6 = 18
Number of stickers that Howard received
= 1 p
= 18
(b)
Number of more stickers that Glen received more than Jenson
= 1 u - 1 p
= 27 - 18
= 9
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) 9