Daniel, Ahmad, Oscar and Oliver shared 60 stickers. Oscar received
14 of the stickers. Daniel received
15 of the total amount of stickers received by Ahmad and Oliver. Oliver received thrice as much stickers as Ahmad.
- How many stickers did Daniel receive?
- How many more stickers did Oscar receive than Ahmad?
Oscar |
Daniel |
Ahmad |
Oliver |
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 = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 15
Total number of stickers that Daniel, Ahmad and Oliver received
= 60 - 15
= 45
Total number of stickers that Daniel, Ahmad and Oliver received
= 1 p + 4 p
= 5 p
1 p = 45 ÷ 5 = 9
Number of stickers that Daniel received
= 1 p
= 9
(b)
Number of more stickers that Oscar received more than Ahmad
= 1 u - 1 p
= 15 - 9
= 6
Answer(s): (a) 9; (b) 6