Bryan has 200 beads.
Adam has 30 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
= 200 + 30
= 230
(b)
Number of beads that Bryan has more than Adam
= 200 - 30
= 170
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
= 170 ÷ 2
= 85
(c)
Number of beads that Adam must get from Bryan
= Number of beads that Bryan must give to Adam
= 85
Answer(s): (a) 230; (b) 85; (c) 85