Rael and Tim had a total of 48 stamps. Tim had half as many stamps as Rael. How many stamps must Rael give to Tim so they have an equal number of stamps?
| |
Rael |
Tim |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
48 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of stamps at first = 3 u
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Rael and Tim have an equal number of stamps in the end.
Number of stamps that Tim has in the end
= 48 ÷ 2
= 24
Number of stamps that Rael must give to Tim
= 24 - 16
= 8
Answer(s): 8
