Erika and her cousin have some marbles. Erika had 72 more marbles than her cousin. After Erika gave her cousin 20 marbles, her cousin has 75 marbles now.
- How many marbles did her cousin have at first?
- How many marbles does Erika have now?
|
Erika |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 72 |
1 u |
Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
After |
? |
75 |
(a)
Number of marbles that her cousin had at first
= 75 -20
= 55
(b)
Number of marbles that Erika had at first
= 1 u + 72
= 55 + 72
= 127
Number of marbles that Erika has now
= 127 - 20
= 107
Answer(s): (a) 55; (b) 107