Elijah and Oscar had a total of 120 stickers. Oscar had half as many stickers as Elijah. How many stickers must Elijah give to Oscar so they have an equal number of stickers?
| |
Elijah |
Oscar |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
120 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of stickers at first = 3 u
1 u = 120 ÷ 3 = 40
Elijah and Oscar have an equal number of stickers in the end.
Number of stickers that Oscar has in the end
= 120 ÷ 2
= 60
Number of stickers that Elijah must give to Oscar
= 60 - 40
= 20
Answer(s): 20
