Will has 354 mini cupcakes and Vincent has 742 mini cupcakes. How many mini cupcakes must Vincent give to Will so that Will will have thrice as many mini cupcakes as Vincent?
|
Will |
Vincent |
Total |
Before |
354 |
742 |
1096 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 354 + 742
= 1096
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 1096
1 u = 1096 ÷ 4 = 274
Number of mini cupcakes that Vincent must give Will
= 742 - 274
= 468
Answer(s): 468