Jane and her brother have some beads. Jane had 47 more beads than her brother. After Jane gave her brother 19 beads, her brother has 100 beads now.
- How many beads did her brother have at first?
- How many beads does Jane have now?
|
Jane |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 47 |
1 u |
Change |
- 19 |
+ 19 |
After |
? |
100 |
(a)
Number of beads that her brother had at first
= 100 -19
= 81
(b)
Number of beads that Jane had at first
= 1 u + 47
= 81 + 47
= 128
Number of beads that Jane has now
= 128 - 19
= 109
Answer(s): (a) 81; (b) 109