Asher and Fabian had a total of 72 cards. Fabian had half as many cards as Asher. How many cards must Asher give to Fabian so they have an equal number of cards?
| |
Asher |
Fabian |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
72 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of cards at first = 3 u
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Asher and Fabian have an equal number of cards in the end.
Number of cards that Fabian has in the end
= 72 ÷ 2
= 36
Number of cards that Asher must give to Fabian
= 36 - 24
= 12
Answer(s): 12
