How many video games does Brian have?

Question

Nick has 20% more video games than Brian.
Together, they have 55 video games.
How many video games does Brian have?

Answer 1

Let N = # video games Nick has

Let B = # video games Brian has

 

N + B = 55

 

Since Nick has 20% more video games than Brian then

 

N = (120/100)B = 1.2B

 

Substitute 1.2B in place of N in eqn N+B=55

 

1.2B + B = 55

2.2B = 55

B = 55/2.2 = 25

 

Brian has 25 video games

Nick has 1.2(25) = 30 video games

 

 

 

 

Answer 2

To answer your question, here's how to set up the equation:

B + (1.2 x B) = 55


Using basic arithmetic,
B + (1.2 x B) = 2.2 x B

So,

2.2 x B = 55
B = 55 / 2.2 = 25

So Brian has 25 video games.

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