Mark and Ken had a total of 96 stickers. Ken had half as many stickers as Mark. How many stickers must Mark give to Ken so they have an equal number of stickers?
| |
Mark |
Ken |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
96 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of stickers at first = 3 u
1 u = 96 ÷ 3 = 32
Mark and Ken have an equal number of stickers in the end.
Number of stickers that Ken has in the end
= 96 ÷ 2
= 48
Number of stickers that Mark must give to Ken
= 48 - 32
= 16
Answer(s): 16
