Hilda and her brother have some cards. Hilda had 40 more cards than her brother. After Hilda gave her brother 26 cards, her brother has 69 cards now.
- How many cards did her brother have at first?
- How many cards does Hilda have now?
|
Hilda |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 40 |
1 u |
Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
After |
? |
69 |
(a)
Number of cards that her brother had at first
= 69 -26
= 43
(b)
Number of cards that Hilda had at first
= 1 u + 40
= 43 + 40
= 83
Number of cards that Hilda has now
= 83 - 26
= 57
Answer(s): (a) 43; (b) 57