Bryan, Ben, Albert and Xavier shared 112 stickers. Albert received
14 of the stickers. Bryan received
16 of the total amount of stickers received by Ben and Xavier. Xavier received four times as much stickers as Ben.
- How many stickers did Bryan receive?
- How many more stickers did Albert receive than Ben?
Albert |
Bryan |
Ben |
Xavier |
Total |
1 u |
3 u |
4 u |
|
1 p |
5 p |
|
|
|
1 p |
4 p |
|
1 u |
1 p |
1 p |
4 p |
4 u |
(a)
Total number of stickers received = 4 u
4 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 4 = 28
Total number of stickers that Bryan, Ben and Xavier received
= 112 - 28
= 84
Total number of stickers that Bryan, Ben and Xavier received
= 1 p + 5 p
= 6 p
1 p = 84 ÷ 6 = 14
Number of stickers that Bryan received
= 1 p
= 14
(b)
Number of more stickers that Albert received more than Ben
= 1 u - 1 p
= 28 - 14
= 14
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 14