Roshel and Diana have 296 pens altogether. Diana has thrice as many pens as Roshel. How many pens must Diana give to Roshel so that they have the same number of pens?
| |
Roshel |
Diana |
Total |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
296 |
| Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
148 |
148 |
296 |
Total number of pens that Roshel and Diana have
= 1 u + 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 296
1 u = 296 ÷ 4 = 74
Number of pens that Roshel and Diana each has in the end
= 296 ÷ 2
= 148
Number of pens that Diana must give to Roshel
= 148 - 74
= 74
Answer(s): 74
