Owen has 320 candy canes and Liam has 585 candy canes. How many candy canes must Liam give to Owen so that Owen will have 41 more candy canes than Liam?
| |
Owen |
Liam |
Total |
| Before |
320 |
585 |
905 |
| Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u + 41 |
1 u |
905 |
The total number of candy canes remains unchanged after Liam gives to Owen.
Total number of candy canes
= 320 + 585
= 905
Total number of candy canes in the end
= 1 u + 1 u + 41
= 2 u + 41
2 u + 41 = 905
2 u = 905 - 41
2 u = 864
1 u = 864 ÷ 2 = 432
Number of candy canes that Liam must give to Owen
= 585 - 432
= 153
Answer(s): 153
