Erika and her brother have some erasers. Erika had 76 more erasers than her brother. After Erika gave her brother 26 erasers, her brother has 62 erasers now.
- How many erasers did her brother have at first?
- How many erasers does Erika have now?
|
Erika |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 76 |
1 u |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
After |
? |
62 |
(a)
Number of erasers that her brother had at first
= 62 -26
= 36
(b)
Number of erasers that Erika had at first
= 1 u + 76
= 36 + 76
= 112
Number of erasers that Erika has now
= 112 - 26
= 86
Answer(s): (a) 36; (b) 86