Nicole and her cousin have some beads. Nicole had 65 more beads than her cousin. After Nicole gave her cousin 21 beads, her cousin has 65 beads now.
- How many beads did her cousin have at first?
- How many beads does Nicole have now?
|
Nicole |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 65 |
1 u |
Change |
- 21 |
+ 21 |
After |
? |
65 |
(a)
Number of beads that her cousin had at first
= 65 -21
= 44
(b)
Number of beads that Nicole had at first
= 1 u + 65
= 44 + 65
= 109
Number of beads that Nicole has now
= 109 - 21
= 88
Answer(s): (a) 44; (b) 88