Fanny and her sister have some marbles. Fanny had 72 more marbles than her sister. After Fanny gave her sister 26 marbles, her sister has 82 marbles now.
- How many marbles did her sister have at first?
- How many marbles does Fanny have now?
|
Fanny |
Her sister |
Before |
1 u + 72 |
1 u |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
After |
? |
82 |
(a)
Number of marbles that her sister had at first
= 82 -26
= 56
(b)
Number of marbles that Fanny had at first
= 1 u + 72
= 56 + 72
= 128
Number of marbles that Fanny has now
= 128 - 26
= 102
Answer(s): (a) 56; (b) 102