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