There were 86 more black pearls than gold pearls in a bag. Another 43 black pearls and 73 gold pearls were put into the bag. How many more black pearls than gold pearls were there in the end?
| |
Black |
Gold |
| Before |
1 u + 86 |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 43 |
+ 73 |
| After |
1 u + 129 |
1 u + 73 |
Number of black pearls in the end
= 1 u + 86 + 43
= 1 u + 129
Number of gold pearls = 1 u + 73
Number of black pearls more than gold pearls in the end
= 129 - 73
= 56
Answer(s): 56
