Charlie and Will had a total of 84 stickers. Will had half as many stickers as Charlie. How many stickers must Charlie give to Will so they have an equal number of stickers?
| |
Charlie |
Will |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
84 |
| Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of stickers at first = 3 u
1 u = 84 ÷ 3 = 28
Charlie and Will have an equal number of stickers in the end.
Number of stickers that Will has in the end
= 84 ÷ 2
= 42
Number of stickers that Charlie must give to Will
= 42 - 28
= 14
Answer(s): 14
