Vaidev and Archie had a total of 132 marbles. Archie had half as many marbles as Vaidev. How many marbles must Vaidev give to Archie so they have an equal number of marbles?
|
Vaidev |
Archie |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u |
132 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of marbles at first = 3 u
1 u = 132 ÷ 3 = 44
Vaidev and Archie have an equal number of marbles in the end.
Number of marbles that Archie has in the end
= 132 ÷ 2
= 66
Number of marbles that Vaidev must give to Archie
= 66 - 44
= 22
Answer(s): 22