Question

Question 5

2 pts
Bruce, Clark, and Diana found a box of old baseball cards in the attic. They sold 155
cards to a collector and then split the remaining cards equally among themselves.
Then, Bruce gave 1/5 cards to Evan. If Evan was given 7 cards, how many cards were
in the box when it was found? (Hint: Work Backwards)
Do not include the word "cards" with your response. Provide your answer as a
number, only

Answer 1

• 190

Explanation:

Initial number of cards = c

Sold

• 155 cards

Remaining

• r= c - 155

1/5 of r = 7

• r = 7*5 = 35

Initial number:

• c = r + 155 = 35 + 155 = 190