Fabian and Ben had a total of 114 beads. Ben had half as many beads as Fabian. How many beads must Fabian give to Ben so they have an equal number of beads?
|
Fabian |
Ben |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u |
114 |
Change |
- ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
1 |
1 |
|
Total number of beads at first = 3 u
1 u = 114 ÷ 3 = 38
Fabian and Ben have an equal number of beads in the end.
Number of beads that Ben has in the end
= 114 ÷ 2
= 57
Number of beads that Fabian must give to Ben
= 57 - 38
= 19
Answer(s): 19