Xuan had 280 erasers. Mary had 140 erasers. She threw away 28 erasers and Xuan bought another 34 erasers.
- How many erasers did Mary have in the end?
- How many more erasers did Xuan have than Mary in the end?
(a)
Number of erasers that Mary had in the end
= 140 - 28
= 112
(b)
Number of erasers that Xuan had
= 280 + 34
= 314
Number of erasers that Xuan had more than Mary in the end
= 314 - 112
= 202
Answer(s): (a) 112; (b) 202