Jenson and Daniel had a total of 138 beads. Daniel had half as many beads as Jenson. How many beads must Jenson give to Daniel so they have an equal number of beads?
|
Jenson |
Daniel |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u |
138 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of beads at first = 3 u
1 u = 138 ÷ 3 = 46
Jenson and Daniel have an equal number of beads in the end.
Number of beads that Daniel has in the end
= 138 ÷ 2
= 69
Number of beads that Jenson must give to Daniel
= 69 - 46
= 23
Answer(s): 23