Adam has 140 beads.
Bryan has 100 beads.
- What is the difference in the number of beads between Adam and Bryan?
- How many beads must Adam give away to be the same as Bryan?
- How many beads must Bryan get to be the same as Adam?
(a)
Difference in the number of beads between Adam and Bryan
= 140 - 100
= 40
(b)
Bryan has 100 beads.
So, Adam gives away some beads to be the same as Bryan.
Number of beads that Adam must give away
= 140 - 100
= 40
(c)
Bryan has 100 beads.
So, Bryan must get more beads to be the same as Adam.
Number of beads that Bryan must get
= 140 - 100
= 40
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 40; (c) 40