Adam has 120 marbles.
Bryan has 40 marbles.
- What is the sum of marbles?
- How many marbles must Adam give to Bryan so both have the same number of marbles?
- How many marbles must Bryan get from Adam so both have the same number of marbles?
(a)
Total sum of marbles
= 120 + 40
= 160
(b)
Number of marbles that Adam has more than Bryan
= 120 - 40
= 80
For both Adam and Bryan to have the same number of marbles, the extra marbles must be shared equally.
Number of marbles that Adam must give to Bryan
= 80 ÷ 2
= 40
(c)
Number of marbles that Bryan must get from Adam
= Number of marbles that Adam must give to Bryan
= 40
Answer(s): (a) 160; (b) 40; (c) 40