Question

Drew collected 3 times as many stamps as Nathan. Nathan collected half as many stamps as Julian. Altogether, they collected 48 stamps. How many fewer stamps did Nathan collect than Drew?

Answer 1

D = 3 N

J= 2 N
N + D + J = 48
N + 3 N + 2 N = 48
6 N = 48
N = 8
Now finish it.