Barbara had 281 marbles. Betty had 169 marbles. She gave 27 marbles to Barbara.
- How many marbles did Betty have in the end?
- How many more marbles did Barbara have than Betty in the end?
(a)
Number of marbles that Betty had at the end
= 169 - 27
= 142
(b)
Number of marbles that Barbara had
= 281 + 27
= 308
Number of marbles that Barbara had more than Betty in the end
= 308 - 142
= 166
Answer(s): (a) 142; (b) 166