Liam and Gabriel had a total of 132 buttons. Gabriel had half as many buttons as Liam. How many buttons must Liam give to Gabriel so they have an equal number of buttons?
|
Liam |
Gabriel |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u |
132 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of buttons at first = 3 u
1 u = 132 ÷ 3 = 44
Liam and Gabriel have an equal number of buttons in the end.
Number of buttons that Gabriel has in the end
= 132 ÷ 2
= 66
Number of buttons that Liam must give to Gabriel
= 66 - 44
= 22
Answer(s): 22