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