Kimberly had 275 buttons. Hilda had 170 buttons. She gave 24 buttons to Kimberly.
- How many buttons did Hilda have in the end?
- How many more buttons did Kimberly have than Hilda in the end?
(a)
Number of buttons that Hilda had at the end
= 170 - 24
= 146
(b)
Number of buttons that Kimberly had
= 275 + 24
= 299
Number of buttons that Kimberly had more than Hilda in the end
= 299 - 146
= 153
Answer(s): (a) 146; (b) 153