Hilda and Olivia had an equal number of beads at first. After Hilda gave 12 beads to Olivia, Olivia had 27 beads. How many beads does Hilda have in the end?
| |
Hilda |
Olivia |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
| After |
1 u - 12 |
27 |
Number of beads that Olivia had at first
= 27 - 12
= 15
1 u = 15
Number of beads that Hilda had at first = 15
Number of beads that Hilda had in the end
= 1 u - 12
= 15 - 12
= 3
Answer(s): 3
