Bryan has 60 beads.
Adam has 40 beads.
- What is the difference in the number of beads between Bryan and Adam?
- How many beads must Bryan give away to be the same as Adam?
- How many beads must Adam get to be the same as Bryan?
(a)
Difference in the number of beads between Bryan and Adam
= 60 - 40
= 20
(b)
Adam has 40 beads.
So, Bryan gives away some beads to be the same as Adam.
Number of beads that Bryan must give away
= 60 - 40
= 20
(c)
Adam has 40 beads.
So, Adam must get more beads to be the same as Bryan.
Number of beads that Adam must get
= 60 - 40
= 20
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 20; (c) 20