Raeann, Jade and Xylia had a total of 255 marbles. Raeann gave
15 of her marbles away. Xylia gave away 5 times as many marbles as Raeann and Jade gave away 61 marbles. In the end, they had 152 marbles left. How many marbles did Jade and Xylia have in total in the end?
| |
Raeann |
Jade |
Xylia |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
? |
? |
255 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 61 |
- 5 u |
- 103 |
| After |
4 u |
? |
152 |
Number of marbles that Xylia gave away
= 5 x 1 u
= 5 u
Number of marbles given away
= 1 u + 61 + 5 u
= 6 u + 61
6 u + 61 = 255 - 152
6 u = 103 - 61
6 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 6 = 7
Number of marbles that Jade and Xylia had in the end
= 152 - 4 u
= 152 - 4 x 7
= 152 - 28
= 124
Answer(s): 124
