Jenson and Brandon had a total of 54 beads. Brandon had half as many beads as Jenson. How many beads must Jenson give to Brandon so they have an equal number of beads?
|
Jenson |
Brandon |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u |
54 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of beads at first = 3 u
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Jenson and Brandon have an equal number of beads in the end.
Number of beads that Brandon has in the end
= 54 ÷ 2
= 27
Number of beads that Jenson must give to Brandon
= 27 - 18
= 9
Answer(s): 9