Adam has 120 beads.
Bryan has 50 beads.
- What is the sum of beads?
- How many beads must Adam give to Bryan so both have the same number of beads?
- How many beads must Bryan get from Adam so both have the same number of beads?
(a)
Total sum of beads
= 120 + 50
= 170
(b)
Number of beads that Adam has more than Bryan
= 120 - 50
= 70
For both Adam and Bryan to have the same number of beads, the extra beads must be shared equally.
Number of beads that Adam must give to Bryan
= 70 ÷ 2
= 35
(c)
Number of beads that Bryan must get from Adam
= Number of beads that Adam must give to Bryan
= 35
Answer(s): (a) 170; (b) 35; (c) 35