Howard and Jane share some beads.
45 of Howard's beads is equal to
47 of Jane's beads. Given that Howard has 16 beads less than Jane, how many beads do they have altogether?
45 of Howard's beads = 47 of Jane's beads
Number of Howard's beads = 5 u
Number of Jane's beads = 7 u
Number of beads that Howard has less than Jane
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Total number of beads
= 5 u + 7 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 8
= 96
Answer(s): 96
