Harry has 328 candy canes and Liam has 702 candy canes. How many candy canes must Liam give to Harry so that Harry will have nine times as many candy canes as Liam?
|
Harry |
Liam |
Total |
Before |
328 |
702 |
1030 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
9 u |
1 u |
10 u |
Total number of candy canes
= 328 + 702
= 1030
Total number of candy canes
= 9 u + 1 u
= 10 u
10 u = 1030
1 u = 1030 ÷ 10 = 103
Number of candy canes that Liam must give Harry
= 702 - 103
= 599
Answer(s): 599