Albert has 373 mini cupcakes and Ben has 739 mini cupcakes. How many mini cupcakes must Ben give to Albert so that Albert will have thrice as many mini cupcakes as Ben?
|
Albert |
Ben |
Total |
Before |
373 |
739 |
1112 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 373 + 739
= 1112
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 1112
1 u = 1112 ÷ 4 = 278
Number of mini cupcakes that Ben must give Albert
= 739 - 278
= 461
Answer(s): 461