Shannon and Gabby have 264 stickers altogether. Gabby has thrice as many stickers as Shannon. How many stickers must Gabby give to Shannon so that they have the same number of stickers?
| |
Shannon |
Gabby |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
264 |
| Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
132 |
132 |
264 |
Total number of stickers that Shannon and Gabby have
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 4 = 66
Number of stickers that Shannon and Gabby each has in the end
= 264 ÷ 2
= 132
Number of stickers that Gabby must give to Shannon
= 132 - 66
= 66
Answer(s): 66
