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