Mary had 261 beads. Jane had 120 beads. She gave 24 beads to Mary.
- How many beads did Jane have in the end?
- How many more beads did Mary have than Jane in the end?
(a)
Number of beads that Jane had at the end
= 120 - 24
= 96
(b)
Number of beads that Mary had
= 261 + 24
= 285
Number of beads that Mary had more than Jane in the end
= 285 - 96
= 189
Answer(s): (a) 96; (b) 189