Neave has 351 candy canes and Sean has 798 candy canes. How many candy canes must Sean give to Neave so that Neave will have twice as many candy canes as Sean?
|
Neave |
Sean |
Total |
Before |
351 |
798 |
1149 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Total number of candy canes
= 351 + 798
= 1149
Total number of candy canes
= 2 u + 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 1149
1 u = 1149 ÷ 3 = 383
Number of candy canes that Sean must give Neave
= 798 - 383
= 415
Answer(s): 415