Flynn has 362 mini cupcakes and Ben has 709 mini cupcakes. How many mini cupcakes must Ben give to Flynn so that Flynn will have twice as many mini cupcakes as Ben?
|
Flynn |
Ben |
Total |
Before |
362 |
709 |
1071 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 362 + 709
= 1071
Total number of mini cupcakes
= 2 u + 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 1071
1 u = 1071 ÷ 3 = 357
Number of mini cupcakes that Ben must give Flynn
= 709 - 357
= 352
Answer(s): 352