Bryan has 180 beads.
Adam has 70 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
= 180 + 70
= 250
(b)
Number of beads that Bryan has more than Adam
= 180 - 70
= 110
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
= 110 ÷ 2
= 55
(c)
Number of beads that Adam must get from Bryan
= Number of beads that Bryan must give to Adam
= 55
Answer(s): (a) 250; (b) 55; (c) 55