Emily had 280 beads. Joelle had 120 beads. She threw away 23 beads and Emily bought another 33 beads.
- How many beads did Joelle have in the end?
- How many more beads did Emily have than Joelle in the end?
(a)
Number of beads that Joelle had in the end
= 120 - 23
= 97
(b)
Number of beads that Emily had
= 280 + 33
= 313
Number of beads that Emily had more than Joelle in the end
= 313 - 97
= 216
Answer(s): (a) 97; (b) 216