Abi had 287 marbles. Mary had 142 marbles. She gave 22 marbles to Abi.
- How many marbles did Mary have in the end?
- How many more marbles did Abi have than Mary in the end?
(a)
Number of marbles that Mary had at the end
= 142 - 22
= 120
(b)
Number of marbles that Abi had
= 287 + 22
= 309
Number of marbles that Abi had more than Mary in the end
= 309 - 120
= 189
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 189