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