Pierre has 300 candy canes and Billy has 744 candy canes. How many candy canes must Billy give to Pierre so that Pierre will have thrice as many candy canes as Billy?
|
Pierre |
Billy |
Total |
Before |
300 |
744 |
1044 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Total number of candy canes
= 300 + 744
= 1044
Total number of candy canes
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 1044
1 u = 1044 ÷ 4 = 261
Number of candy canes that Billy must give Pierre
= 744 - 261
= 483
Answer(s): 483