Will has 312 caramel apples and Brandon has 646 caramel apples. How many caramel apples must Brandon give to Will so that Will will have 44 more caramel apples than Brandon?
| |
Will |
Brandon |
Total |
| Before |
312 |
646 |
958 |
| Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u + 44 |
1 u |
958 |
The total number of caramel apples remains unchanged after Brandon gives to Will.
Total number of caramel apples
= 312 + 646
= 958
Total number of caramel apples in the end
= 1 u + 1 u + 44
= 2 u + 44
2 u + 44 = 958
2 u = 958 - 44
2 u = 914
1 u = 914 ÷ 2 = 457
Number of caramel apples that Brandon must give to Will
= 646 - 457
= 189
Answer(s): 189
