Opal had 289 buttons. Kathy had 171 buttons. She gave 29 buttons to Opal.
- How many buttons did Kathy have in the end?
- How many more buttons did Opal have than Kathy in the end?
(a)
Number of buttons that Kathy had at the end
= 171 - 29
= 142
(b)
Number of buttons that Opal had
= 289 + 29
= 318
Number of buttons that Opal had more than Kathy in the end
= 318 - 142
= 176
Answer(s): (a) 142; (b) 176