Question

7. Between them, John and Mark have 32 marbles. John has 3 times as many as Mark. How many marbles does each boy have?

Answer 1

Answer:

J + M = 32

J = 3M

4M = 32

M = 8

Mark has 8 Marbles, John has 24

Answer 2

Answer:

32/4 = 8

John = 8 x 3 = 24

Mark = 8 x 1 = 8

Check it: 24 + 8 = 32