Roshel and her brother have some beads. Roshel had 55 more beads than her brother. After Roshel gave her brother 13 beads, her brother has 92 beads now.
- How many beads did her brother have at first?
- How many beads does Roshel have now?
|
Roshel |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 55 |
1 u |
Change |
- 13 |
+ 13 |
After |
? |
92 |
(a)
Number of beads that her brother had at first
= 92 -13
= 79
(b)
Number of beads that Roshel had at first
= 1 u + 55
= 79 + 55
= 134
Number of beads that Roshel has now
= 134 - 13
= 121
Answer(s): (a) 79; (b) 121