Michael has 373 caramel apples and Fabian has 606 caramel apples. How many caramel apples must Fabian give to Michael so that Michael will have 57 more caramel apples than Fabian?
| |
Michael |
Fabian |
Total |
| Before |
373 |
606 |
979 |
| Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u + 57 |
1 u |
979 |
The total number of caramel apples remains unchanged after Fabian gives to Michael.
Total number of caramel apples
= 373 + 606
= 979
Total number of caramel apples in the end
= 1 u + 1 u + 57
= 2 u + 57
2 u + 57 = 979
2 u = 979 - 57
2 u = 922
1 u = 922 ÷ 2 = 461
Number of caramel apples that Fabian must give to Michael
= 606 - 461
= 145
Answer(s): 145
