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